Conservative leadership candidate Peter MacKay says an election for party leader should be held as soon as logistically possible.
MacKay, a former cabinet minister and early front-runner in the contest, said Monday the party needs a permanent leader sooner rather than later.
Wednesday marks the deadline for contenders to enter the race, with the election currently scheduled for June 27. MacKay’s call for a shortened campaign comes after two other candidates on the ballot have called for the contest to be postponed.
Both Erin O’Toole and Derek Sloan have said the race should be delayed due to the need to focus on COVID-19 response. The fourth candidate on the ballot, Leslyn Lewis, has said the timelines should remain as they are.