If you’re looking for a leader in Harper’s mould, look to Charest

While many acolytes of Stephen Harper have chosen to support Pierre Poilievre in the current contest, we believe closer scrutiny clearly reveals Jean Charest to be Harper's natural successor.

If Conservatives truly wish to honor the legacy of Stephen Harper, they should stand firmly behind Jean Charest, pictured together in 2009, write Christian Paradis and Ross O'Connor. The Hill Times file photograph

Opinion

BY ROSS O’CONNOR, CHRISTIAN PARADIS

June 1, 2022

As the Conservative leadership campaign shifts gears, voters will soon choose which name to scribble at the top of their ballot. For many Conservatives, Stephen Harper remains the paragon of a leader who successfully balanced strong governing abilities with popular appeal. Commanding and steadfast, ...

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