The Conservative leadership race: who’s in, who’s out, who’s waffling
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Tony Clement launched his bid for the leadership of his party Tuesday. Here’s a look at who else is in, who’s out and who’s still on the fence.
In:
Kellie Leitch. The pediatric orthopedic surgeon first elected as an MP in 2011 was the first official entrant in the race. She rolled out a campaign organization across the country on day one but that was dealt an early blow when a key organizer was charged with drunk driving offences and forced to resign.
Maxime Bernier. The Quebec MP filed his papers a few days after Leitch and has already outlined several key policy positions, including a pledge to end supply management, a controversial approach in his home province with its established farming industry.