(Ottawa) The Member of Parliament for the riding of Parry Sound—Muskoka, Ontario, has become the eighth candidate to run for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada.
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Scott Aitchinson notably promises to put an end to the hyperpartisan politics and political games that have become the norm on the federal scene.
He launched his campaign on Sunday at a microbrewery in Huntsville, Ont., his hometown.
The 49-year-old former mayor of Huntsville has promised not to attack any of his opponents, saying he wants to focus on national and international security issues, the economy, climate change and housing.
Since the departure of Erin O’Toole, to whom the federal caucus showed the door at the beginning of February, at least seven other candidates have launched themselves into the race to succeed him, including the former premier of Quebec — and former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party — Jean Charest, MPs Pierre Poilievre and Leslyn Lewis, and Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown.
Candidates have until April 19 to register for the race. Voting will take place on September 10.