Rona Ambrose, Peter MacKay, Erin O'Toole cited as possible contenders to replace Andrew Scheer as Conservative Leader - 2019-12-12

Rona Ambrose, Peter MacKay, Erin O'Toole cited as possible contenders to replace Andrew Scheer as Conservative Leader December 12, 2019, Tonda MacCharles, Toronto Star

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OTTAWA—Andrew Scheer's announcement that he intends to step down as leader of the Conservatives sets in motion a critical leadership contest.

Here's a look at some names being discussed as contenders:

Peter MacKay: Former leader of the Progressive Conservative party, MacKay co-founded the modern united party when he led with Stephen Harper a move to merge the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservatives, to form the Conservative Party of Canada. It put the conservative movement on the path back to power.

Wikipedia cite:

{{cite news | first = Tonda | last = MacCharles | author2 = Bruce Campion-Smith | title = Rona Ambrose, Peter MacKay, Erin O'Toole cited as possible contenders to replace Andrew Scheer as Conservative Leader | url = https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2019/12/12/rona-ambrose-peter-mackay-erin-otoole-cited-as-possible-contenders-to-replace-andrew-scheer-as-conservative-leader.html | work = Toronto Star | date = December 12, 2019 | accessdate = December 13, 2019 }}