Heard On The Hill

On, then off, then on once again: Conservative leadership contenders set to debate in Calgary

Plus, former Conservative staffer Yaroslav Baran is set to help tackle communications and media relations for the Conservative Party through the ongoing leadership race.

Former Quebec premier Jean Charest pictured during the Conservative Party's first leadership contest debate, held at the Canada Strong and Free Network’s conference in Ottawa on May 5, 2022. Leadership contenders will take the stage once again on July 8 in Calgary, in a debate hosted by the Western Standard. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY MIKE LAPOINTE

June 22, 2022

Mark your calendars, it’s now official. The Western Standard is set to host a debate between (most) of the candidates vying for the Conservative Party’s top job on July 8, the first Friday of the all-important Conservative campaign trail destination: the Calgary Stampede. Originally sc...

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