History’s in the making, and Canadians should pay attention

Based on the numbers that have presented themselves so far and based on anecdotal evidence of voter-identification figures coming from inside each of the four campaigns, the long-shot candidate of four months ago has become anything from a long-shot today.

The average Canadian might not be aware, but Leslyn Lewis has made her way to the helm of the Conservative Party's leadership, in a cautious but confident manner, and she’s taking over the controls, writes Conservative Hill staffer Gerrit Van Dorland.Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikipedia

Opinion

BY GERRIT VAN DORLAND

July 20, 2020

OTTAWA—The average Canadian might not be aware, but Leslyn Lewis has a good chance of winning the Conservative Party's leadership next month. Born to immigrant parents who left Jamaica in pursuit of freedom, peace, and hope for a better future, Lewis is a mother of two, a successful Bay Street li...

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