Jean Charest Conservative Leadership

• Aitchison says Conservatives, Liberals both guilty of ‘using division’ in politics

  Former mayor and two-time Conservative MP Scott Aitchison is set to announce his entrance into the Conservative race on Sunday, joining an increasingly crowded field.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2022
  
• Huawei says Charest focused on 5G issues when working with the Chinese telecom

  Charest’s past work for Huawei has already become an issue for his Conservative candidacy, as Liberals continue to delay a decision on the Chinese telecoms’ 5G future.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2022
  
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• Jean Charest says he can win. But what do Conservatives want to hear?

  Conservative MPs just got rid of a leader who said the party needs to change to win power. Will the party rank-and-file back a candidate promising power over political purity?

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2022
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• Jean Charest says Conservatives are ‘divided,’ must unite to provide ‘national vision’

  The former Quebec premier and Progressive Conservative leader confirms he’s running to lead the Conservatives, and will hold an event in Calgary Thursday night.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2022
• Conservative leadership race: Lewis is in, Charest expected to announce Thursday

  Social conservatives get their standard bearer with Leslyn Lewis’ entry into the race after a strong outsider bid in 2020, while Jean Charest presents himself as a unity candidate.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2022
• Conservative MP Scott Aitchison preparing a bid for party leadership

  The two-time Parry Sound-Muskoka MP is expected to announce his candidacy for Conservative leader next week, will focus campaign on tone and character.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2022
• Former Quebec premier Jean Charest will not seek Conservative leadership

  Former Quebec premier Jean Charest has announced that he will not seek the federal Conservative leadership.

  Politics

  Jan 21, 2020