Three of the five Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidates Scott Aitchison, Roman Baber and Jean Charest debated for the last time in Ottawa on August 3. Leslyn Lewis and Pierre Poillievre chose to skip the debate, and as a result faced a penalty of $50,000.
The half English and half French debate saw the trio discuss leadership, indigenous issues, transport, climate change, accessibility, rural issues and health.
It was the final of three party-sanctioned debates staged as part of the 2022 leadership race, giving candidates a final chance to pitch to undecided party members.
Here are our reporters’ real-time updates as the debate unfolded.
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