Political parties should rethink process for winnowing candidate pool

Fundraising prowess, which typically requires networks of wealthy contacts or ties to powerful interest groups, is a poor basis for assessing leadership candidates’ viability or commitment, writes Samara's Paul Thomas.

Former cabinet minister Peter MacKay, along with Conservative MPsErin O'Toole and Marilyn Gladu, are all vying to replace outgoing leader Andrew Scheer. The Conservative leadership race began in January of this year, giving potential candidates just 10 weeks to meet the eligibility criteria.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY PAUL G. THOMAS

March 25, 2020

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic burst into Canadians’ lives, the Conservative Party of Canada has faced questions about whether it will delay its current leadership contest. While the vote itself is not until June, these qu...

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