Conservative leadership candidates Peter MacKay, Erin O'Toole, Derek Sloan, and Leslyn Lewis are shown in a composite of images from The Canadian Press on … Job before politics: Before going back to school to get a law degree, Sloan ran a furniture store in Oshawa, ON. Of course, her opponents want to win over her supporters in the ranked ballot election so they have an incentive to play nice, but it’s also a testament to her performance in the race. Bright spot: MacKay is selling safety. Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidates Erin O'Toole, left to right, Peter MacKay, Derek Sloan and Leslyn Lewis wait for the start of the French Leadership Debate in Toronto on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. ith the campaigns in frantic get-out-the-vote mode, encouraging voters to send in their ballots, conducting exit polls and even hand-delivering some ballots to party headquarters by the August 21 deadline. Spot of trouble: O’Toole has run a relatively mistake-free campaign, but the persistent concern about his candidacy is that his “true blue Conservative” identity isn’t entirely consistent with the Tory MP’s real persona. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. WATCH ABOVE: Four Conservative leadership candidates are prepared to go toe-to-toe with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Posted February 8, 2020 10:17 am. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Meet the four people vying for the Conservative leadership as the race draws to a close.

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He worked as a Crown prosecutor for four years before being elected as an MP at the age of 31. The B.C. Voter's Guide to Conservative Leadership Race 2020 Tier 1: Top Ballot Choices Vote for these unapologetic pro-life/pro-family candidates as your #1 and/or #2 choices, in whatever order you prefer. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Verified candidates have secured their name on the leadership ballot. Sign up to receive the daily top stories from the National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Spot of trouble: Although he has been seen as the frontrunner since entering the race, MacKay’s main drawback has been a steady procession of gaffes, including criticizing opponent Erin O’Toole for voting in favour of a bill banning discrimination against transgender people and then quickly taking it back the next day. Bright spot: By coming right out of the gate and demanding a massive reduction in funding for the CBC, O’Toole showed party members that he was the candidate of Conservative red meat. The pandemic-postponed Conservative leadership race is finally winding down, with the campaigns in frantic get-out-the-vote mode, encouraging voters to send in their ballots, conducting exit polls and even hand-delivering some ballots to party headquarters by the August 21 deadline. Four candidates will be on ballot in Conservative leadership race as final deadline passes Back to video Those confirmed to have done so are Peter MacKay, Erin O’Toole, Leslyn Lewis and Derek Sloan. HuffPost is part of Verizon Media. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Spot of trouble: As far as campaigns go, Lewis has been squeaky clean, attracting praise from party veterans and even the other candidates. In January, Sloan said it was “scientifically unclear” whether being gay was a choice or not and, in April, he shot a video questioning whether Canada’s Chief Medical Officer Theresa Tam worked “for Canada or for China?”. Erin O’Toole now represents the same area federally. Fun fact: Lewis’s only other experience in politics was in Toronto, where she stepped in mid-campaign for Conservative candidate Jerry Bance in the 2015 federal election. He has positioned himself as the least-risky candidate, who can win over suburbanites and won’t alienate swing voters by straying too far to the right. Fun fact:O’Toole is the son of former Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament Jack O’Toole, who was the member for Durham Region. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis arrives for the start of the French Leadership Debate in Toronto on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. As the last ballots are jammed into mailboxes, here are some fun facts on each of the candidates in the race: Job before politics: O’Toole was a navigator on a Sea King helicopter in Nova Scotia before pursuing the law degree that would ultimately lead him to politics. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Read more about cookies here. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. Federal Conservative leadership candidate Peter McKay speaks to a small crowd at the Highland Country Club in London on Friday July 17, 2020. As the last ballots are jammed into mailboxes, here are some fun facts on each of the candidates in the race. He also brings a long resumé of cabinet experience, having served as justice, defence and foreign affairs minister. © 2020 National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Her glittering resumé as a highly educated Toronto lawyer and her soft-spoken social conservative credentials have made her intriguing to voters. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. By Staff The Canadian Press.

Bance was infamously caught urinating in a mug on an investigative TV show and had to drop out. Photo by Mike Hensen/The London Free Press/Postmedia Network. Conservative MP Erin O’Toole rises during Question Period in the House of Commons Thursday October 18, 2018 in Ottawa. Family life: It is a testament to how new Lewis is on the political scene that details about her family life are scarce. Fun fact: Sloan is believed to be the first-ever member of the Seventh-day Adventist church to be elected to Parliament.

Sloan has been working to appeal to social conservatives in the party. Please try again. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. We encountered an issue signing you up. Family life: O’Toole has been married to his wife, Rebecca, since 2000, and they have two children. The only criticism in Conservative circles is that she will need to develop a thicker skin if she plans to stick around in politics. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. She refused interviews in the early part of her campaign and has only recently started doing the media rounds. Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate Derek Sloan arrives for the start of the French Leadership Debate in Toronto on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. tap here to see other videos from our team. Verified candidates are authorized contestants that have paid the full $200,000 registration fee, the entire $100,000 compliance deposit, and submitted all 3,000 required signatures of endorsement by 25 March 2020. Bright spot: The little-known MP  for Hastings-Lennox and Addington was first elected to Parliament last year, so simply raising enough money and collecting enough signatures to make the final cut-off for candidates was a major achievement. Fun fact: In 2006, MacKay was romantically linked with then-U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, a story even the New York Timesfelt compelled to report on, although the paper referred to the rumours as “baseless speculating.”. Job before politics: Before entering the leadership race, Lewis was a corporate lawyer for about 20 years before starting up her own law firm. They have three children. Bright spot: Lewis surprised some by making it past the final cut-off in the race, but party insiders expect this is just the beginning of her career in politics. A welcome email is on its way. NDP and B.C. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic.

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Federal Conservative leadership candidate Peter McKay speaks to a small crowd at the Highland Country Club in London on Friday July 17, 2020. Liberals will be the only two parties to field a full slate of candidates in the 2020 election. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Job before politics: Stop us if you’ve heard this one before but before entering politics, MacKay was a lawyer. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Family life: MacKay is married to Nazanin Afshin-Jam, a human rights activist and former Miss World Canada. Family life: Sloan and his wife Jennifer have three young children. Here’s an updated list of potential Conservative leadership candidates. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.

She also had a brief stint in criminal law. Spot of trouble: Sloan has attracted criticism from all corners, including his colleagues, since he entered the race.

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