Charest campaign yet again denies Harper is against former Quebec premier’s leadership campaign bid

The Charest campaign will believe media stories suggesting Stephen Harper is against the former Quebec premier’s campaign when the former prime minister says something on the record, says top strategist Michael Coates.

Former Quebec premier Jean Charest officially launched his leadership election campaign in Calgary, last week. The contest will conclude on Sept. 10 with the announcement of the winner.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

March 14, 2022

Media reports continue to suggest that Stephen Harper will oppose Jean Charest’s Conservative leadership election bid, but a senior strategist for the former Quebec premier’s campaign strenuously denies the stories, arguing that the former prime minister will not influence the outcome of the lea...

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