The Conservative Party of Canada’s Leadership Election Organizing Committee (LEOC) met today to discuss the resumption of the 2020 Leadership Election. On March 26, the LEOC suspended the race due to the impact COVID-19 related health guidelines and government mandated closures were having on key processes needed to complete the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has plunged our country into an unprecedented public health emergency. More than 30,000 Canadians have gotten sick and many have been hospitalized. Too many of us are mourning the loss of family members and friends. Healthcare workers are working around the clock without always having the necessary...
During the Leadership Election Organizing Committee’s (LEOC) last discussion around the affects of COVID-19 on the Conservative Party leadership election, the LEOC committed to continue to monitor developments. At that time, the question the LEOC decided to consistently ask throughout these days is whether the Leadership Election can continue to...
The Honourable Andrew Scheer, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and of the Official Opposition, issued the following statement: “Since the beginning of this crisis, Conservatives have been focused on Canadians and getting them the support they desperately need. We recognize that these are unprecedented times and that urgent action is needed. Almost...
Service Canada has updated the latest initiatives for Canadians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; EI sickness benefits are still offering up to 15 weeks of revenue replacement; The one-week waiting period for new claimants in quarantine has been eliminated; There are phone numbers for inquiries: 1-833-784-4397, 1 800 622-6232, 1...
Canadians rely on the front line workers who keep our critical infrastructure operating during these trying times. As the COVID-19 pandemic puts pressure on our hospitals, grocery stores, pharmacies, and other essential services, Canada’s Conservatives extend their thanks to the frontlines for their brave and necessary work.
The Leadership Election Organizing Committee (LEOC) met via teleconference last night to discuss the evolving situation around COVID-19 and how it may affect our Leadership race.We’ve heard from a few of the Leadership candidates about the COVID-19 virus. Several have made the difficult decision to suspend large gatherings of supporters...
Like you, we at the Conservative Party are deeply concerned about the COVID-19 (“coronavirus”), outbreak and the effects it may have on our families, our communities, and the nation as a whole. Above all else, we are committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all Canadians. And like so...
The Conservative Party has confirmed the final list of Approved Applicants for the 2020 Leadership election. Those that have met at least the first requirement of the Leadership race are: Gladu, Marilyn Husny, Rudy Karahalios, Jim Lewis, Leslyn MacKay, Peter (also a Verified Candidate) O’Toole, Erin (also an Authorized Contestant)...