As the Conservative leadership election approaches, looking in the rearview mirror is rarely the best way to move forward, Bill Kelly says.

A former executive director of the Conservative Party of Canada has been hired to serve in the same capacity for the United Conservative Party in Alberta, the party announced on social media Friday.

Up to 50 MPs should be allowed in the House for "normal" sittings, starting Monday, and 18 of them should be Conservatives, Tory Leader Andrew Scheer said Friday.

The decision comes after an Ontario court ruled Wednesday that Karahalios could be a candidate if he met certain conditions previously laid down by the party within 14 days.

On Wednesday, the Liberals were negotiating with the four main opposition parties to determine in what form Parliament may or may not return next week.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says three meetings per week are not enough.

Anyone planning to cast a ballot for the Conservatives' new leader has to be a registered party member by midnight.

Scheer pointed out that his party has long called for Taiwan's inclusion in organizations such as the WHO.

The House of Commons will be asked on Wednesday to give rapid approval to legislation authorizing $9 billion in promised financial assistance for students.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said their inquiries include the state of the nation's emergency supply stockpile and the mishmash of federal economic benefit programs that allow some to fall through the cracks.