O’Toole names Bergen as deputy leader, as rookie MPs take on new roles

Asked about rumblings of Western alienation that picked up steam last fall, newly appointed Conservative Deputy Leader Candice Bergen says it is something the new leader asked her to 'focus on' in her new role.

Manitoba MP Candice Bergen, who remained neutral in the leadership race, succeeds Ontario MP Leona Alleslev, who stepped down from the role as the Conservatives' deputy leader to endorse Peter MacKay. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY PALAK MANGAT

September 2, 2020

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole unveiled his House leadership team Wednesday, tapping former Harper-era cabinet minister Candice Bergen to be his second in command. Speaking to reporters, Mr. O’Toole (Durham, Ont.) billed...

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