Conservative leadership contenders debate trucker convoy, cancel culture, small government solutions

Conservative MPs Pierre Poilievre, Leslyn Lewis, Scott Aitchison, former Quebec premier Jean Charest, and Independent Ontario MPP Roman Baber squared off at the Shaw Centre on May 5 for the first unofficial debate.
Conservative leadership frontrunners Pierre Poilievre, right, and Quebec premier Jean Charest had a few fiery exchanges during the first unofficial debate at Shaw Centre on May 5.
Five of six Conservative leadership contenders sparred at the race’s first unofficial debate Thursday night, an evening light on policy and heavy on slogans, with some personal attacks and recriminations in the mix. The candidates spent most of the debate showcasing their bona fides as genuine, d...

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