2017 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election#Rick Peterson

Stephen Harper, who led the Conservative Party of Canada as its leader from 2004 following the merger of the Canadian Alliance and Progressive Conservative parties, led the party through five federal elections: the party increased its seat count in the House of Commons in 2004, formed two minority governments in 2006, and 2008, and then a majority government in 2011. Following the defeat of the party in the 2015 federal election on October 19, Harper tendered his resignation as party leader. In a statement, Conservative Party President John Walsh said he had spoken to Harper, "and he has instructed me to reach out to the newly elected parliamentary caucus to appoint an interim Leader and to implement the leadership selection process."

Conservative Party president John Walsh's letter to caucus stated that only Members of Parliament (MPs) would vote for the interim leader, but Conservative Senators pointed out that the party constitution states that the entire parliamentary caucus votes.{{cite news|title=Conservative Senator to challenge party brass over interim leadership selection rules|url=http://www.hilltimes.com/news/politics/2015/10/22/conservative-senator-to-challenge-party-brass-over-interim-leadership/43876|access-date=October 26, 2015|work=The Hill Times|date=October 22, 2015|archive-date=October 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025185036/http://www.hilltimes.com/news/politics/2015/10/22/conservative-senator-to-challenge-party-brass-over-interim-leadership/43876|url-status=dead}} The caucus allowed senators to vote, declining to adopt the provisions of the Reform Act that would have only allowed MPs to vote.{{cite news|title=Michael Chong urges MPs to 'reclaim their influence' as Reform Act takes effect|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael-chong-reform-act-1.3289892|work=CBC News|date=October 27, 2015|access-date=October 29, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rcinet.ca/en/2015/11/05/rona-ambrose-elected-interim-conservative-leader/|title=Rona Ambrose elected interim Conservative leader|work=Radio Canada International|date=November 5, 2015|access-date=November 7, 2015}}

The caucus chose Rona Ambrose, MP for Sturgeon River—Parkland, Alberta and former Minister of Health, as interim leader at its first meeting on November 5, 2015, in a vote by preferential ballot.{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/rona-ambrose-elected-interim-conservative-leader-1.2643708|title=Rona Ambrose elected interim Conservative leader|last=Dehaas|first=Josh|work=CTV News|date=November 5, 2015|access-date=November 5, 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2015/10/26/conservatives-to-vote-for-interim-leader-nov-5-still-at-odds-over-rules/|title=Conservatives to vote for interim leader Nov. 5, still at odds over rules|work=ipolitics.ca|date=October 26, 2015|access-date=November 4, 2015}}{{cite news|title=Erin O'Toole To Run For Interim Conservative Leadership|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/10/26/former-cabinet-minister-erin-o-toole-eyes-conservative-interim-leadership_n_8389266.html|work=Huffington Post|agency=Canadian Press|date=October 26, 2015|access-date=October 26, 2015}} Ambrose, as the interim leader, also served as Leader of the Official Opposition in the Parliament of Canada until a permanent leader was chosen. She defeated Candice Bergen, Diane Finley, Mike Lake, Rob Nicholson, Erin O'Toole, and the joint ticket of Denis Lebel and Michelle Rempel in the caucus vote.{{cite news|title=Manitoba's Candice Bergen joins Conservative interim leadership contest|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-s-candice-bergen-joins-conservative-interim-leadership-contest-1.3290424|work=CBC News|date=October 27, 2015|access-date=October 27, 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/rona-ambrose-to-run-for-conservative-interim-leadership/|title=Rona Ambrose, Mike Lake to run for Conservative interim leadership|work=Maclean's|date=October 30, 2015|access-date=November 1, 2015|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108133408/https://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/rona-ambrose-to-run-for-conservative-interim-leadership/|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Here's something new: Rempel and Lebel want to be co-leaders of the Tories|url=http://blogs.canoe.com/davidakin/politicsconservatives/heres-something-new-rempel-and-lebel-want-to-be-co-leaders-of-the-tories/|work=David Akin's On the Hill|date=October 31, 2015|access-date=October 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151102132815/http://blogs.canoe.com/davidakin/politicsconservatives/heres-something-new-rempel-and-lebel-want-to-be-co-leaders-of-the-tories/|archive-date=November 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}

Under the party's constitution, Ambrose, as the interim leader, could not run for the permanent position.{{cite news|first=Ray|last=Spiteri|title=Rob Nicholson wants to become interim leader of the federal Conservatives|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/rob-nicholson-wants-to-become-interim-leader-of-the-federal-conservatives|work=National Post|date=October 23, 2015|access-date=November 1, 2015}}

Following Harper's resignation, debate emerged within the Conservative Party regarding the timing of the leadership election. Some members of the party's national council called for a leadership convention as early as May 2016 according to Maclean's magazine.{{cite web|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/conservative-caucus-unrest-mounts/|title=Conservative caucus unrest mounts|author=Paul Wells|work=Macleans.ca|access-date=November 5, 2015}} However, interim leader Rona Ambrose said there was a consensus among the party's caucus that the leadership election should not be rushed and should be held sometime in 2017.{{cite news|last=Ditchburn|first=Jennifer|title=Conservative leadership committee struck, plan to set voting date soon|url=https://ca.news.yahoo.com/conservative-leadership-committee-struck-plan-set-voting-date-213447646.html|work=Yahoo! News|agency=Canadian Press|date=December 7, 2015|access-date=December 11, 2015|archive-date=December 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222112351/https://ca.news.yahoo.com/conservative-leadership-committee-struck-plan-set-voting-date-213447646.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hilltimes.com/2015/10/28/conservative-mps-calling-on-party-to-hold-leadership-convention-in-spring-2017/43948|title=Conservative MPs calling on party to hold leadership convention in spring 2017|last=Naumetz|first=Tim|work=The Hill Times|date=October 28, 2015|access-date=November 5, 2015|archive-date=October 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151031154103/http://www.hilltimes.com/2015/10/28/conservative-mps-calling-on-party-to-hold-leadership-convention-in-spring-2017/43948|url-status=dead}} In a December 2015 interview, Ambrose said the party would take its time allowing all members, including those not already involved in politics, to build a strong candidacy. "If we take a little extra time, that will mean we'll have a better leadership race."{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/political-lookahead-what-s-in-store-for-the-major-parties-in-2016-1.2715149|title=Political lookahead: What's in store for the major parties in 2016|work=CTVNews|date=December 27, 2015 |access-date=December 28, 2015}}

The Conservative Party's Leadership Election Organizing Committee (LEOC) met at Toronto's Albany Club January 15–17, 2016 to discuss the process for the Party to elect its next leader. Among its decisions, LEOC selected May 27, 2017, for Conservative Party members to elect their next leader.{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/kady-mark-your-calendars-federal-conservatives-youll-be-electing-a-new-leader-on-may-27-2017|title=Mark your calendars, federal Conservatives: You'll be electing a new leader on May 27, 2017|work=National Post|access-date=January 19, 2016}}

Subsequent to the election, fourth placed candidate Brad Trost and his campaign were fined $50,000 by the Conservative Party of Canada for allegedly leaking the party's membership list to the National Firearms Association. Trost denied that he or any of his staff leaked the list.{{Cite news |title=Tory MP ready to go 'all the way' in legal fight with party {{!}} CBC News |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/brad-trost-legal-battle-party-1.4489615 |access-date=2018-06-02 |work=CBC |language=en-US}} On February 11, 2019, the Conservative Party released a statement from its Leadership Election Organizing Committee (LEOC) which concluded: "In short, LEOC does not believe there is evidence that the Trost Campaign was responsible for leaking of the membership list...."{{Cite web |title=News |url=https://media.conservative.ca/en/statements/statement-from-the-leadership-election-organizing-committee |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213123650/https://media.conservative.ca/en/statements/statement-from-the-leadership-election-organizing-committee |archive-date=February 13, 2019 |access-date=2019-11-15 |website=Canada's Official Opposition |language=en-US}} The fine was therefore removed from the Brad Trost Campaign. Trost went on to lose renomination as the party candidate for his riding during the 43rd Federal election on March 10, 2018, to Corey Tochor, former speaker of the Saskatchewan Legislature.

Criticism has been raised about how the party memberships were handled, with some prominent members saying they never received a ballot, even after contacting the party about it.{{cite web |date=June 15, 2017 |title=Scheer lays out Conservative economic vision, but withholds specifics |url=https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/scheer-lays-out-conservative-economic-vision-but-withholds-specifics/article35315313/ |access-date=June 8, 2018 |website=The Globe and Mail}}

In addition, the result of the leadership race and party handling was questioned by some supporters of such as runner-up Maxime Bernier and fifth place candidate Kellie Leitch due to discrepancies in the final ballot count, specifically a gap between the number of ballots cast and the announced result – a 7,466 vote discrepancy, which is greater than Andrew Scheer's 7,049 votes margin of victory in the final round. There was criticism over the exact role of the accounting firm Deloitte during the voting process – a deal revealed that Deloitte was not specifically tasked with auditing the vote but "observe" the counting process.{{Cite news |date=2017-06-04 |title=New concerns emerge over Conservative leadership voting process |url=https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/new-concerns-emerge-over-conservative-leadership-voting-process/article35199810/?ref=https://www.theglobeandmail.com& |access-date=2017-10-31 |work=The Globe and Mail |language=en-GB}}{{cite news |last1=Fife |first1=Robert |last2=Stone |first2=Laura |last3=Leblanc |first3=Daniel |date=June 2, 2017 |title=Bernier camp casts doubt on Conservative leadership vote |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/maxime-bernier-andrew-scheer-conservative-leadership-race/article35187722/ |publisher=The Globe and Mail}} It was also reported that some of Brad Trost's supporters contravened the Elections Act and party membership rules by offering incentives to vote. Dimitri Soudas, a former Stephen Harper aide, pointed out that it violated election rules and it benefited Scheer's campaign but the ballots have been destroyed so the results stood.{{Cite news |date=2017-06-23 |title=Discounts offered in exchange for Conservative Party membership, documents show - CityNews Toronto |url=http://toronto.citynews.ca/2017/06/23/discounts-offered-exchange-conservative-party-membership-documents-show/ |access-date=2018-06-05 |work=CityNews Toronto |language=en-US}}

Only party members in good standing at 5pm Eastern Time on March 28, 2017, were allowed to vote.{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/conservatives-to-choose-next-leader-may-27-2017/article28256202/|title=Conservative Party to choose next leader May 27, 2017|work=Globe and Mail|agency=Canadian Press|date=January 19, 2015|access-date=January 19, 2015}} The fee for a party membership was raised from $15 to $25, an increase that was reversed on April 23, 2016, after criticisms that the move was "elitist".{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/conservative-party-lowers-membership-fees-amid-pressure-1.2871936|title=Conservative party lowers membership fees amid pressure|work=CTV News|date=April 23, 2016|access-date=April 24, 2016}} Membership fees could only be paid via personal cheque or credit card. Cash payments were not permitted. This new requirement was intended to prevent the election being dominated by new members, and to prevent anyone other than the individual member, such as a candidate's campaign, from signing up scores of members and paying the membership fees in cash out of campaign funds.{{cite news|title=Rule change could have implications for Conservative leadership race|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/rule-change-could-have-implications-for-conservative-leadership-race/article28749227/|access-date=13 February 2016|work=Globe and Mail|date=12 February 2016}} Despite this, the Conservative Party confirmed irregularities with 1,351 memberships connected to prepaid credit cards that it subsequently struck from its membership roll.{{cite news|title=Conservative party uncovers fraudulent members after O'Leary alleges vote-rigging|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/03/17/tory-leadership-candidate-maxime-bernier-hits-back-after-kevin-oleary-camp-raises-fraud-allegations.html|access-date=17 March 2017|work=The Canadian Press|date=17 March 2017}}

Voting was on a one member one vote basis using a ranked ballot; however votes were calculated so that each electoral district had equal weight with each electoral district allocated 100 points.{{cite news|last=Smith|first=Marie-Danielle|title=O'Leary displays modest French skills in Montreal debate, but is again the target of other candidates|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/oleary-displays-modest-french-skills-in-montreal-debate-but-is-again-the-target-of-other-candidates|publisher=National Post|date=February 14, 2017|access-date=February 14, 2017}} Candidates were assigned a point total based on his or her percentage of the vote in each electoral district. To win, a candidate must receive at least 16,901 points which would be a majority.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservatives-issue-rules-for-leadership-contest-to-replace-stephen-harper-1.3483049|title=Conservatives issue rules for leadership contest to replace Stephen Harper|date=March 9, 2016|work=cbc.ca|access-date=April 6, 2016}}

To register, candidates must:

• be members of the party for at least six months (can be waived),
• submit nomination forms signed by 300 party members from at least 30 electoral districts in at least seven different provinces and territories,
• pay a $50,000 non-refundable entrance fee, half of which must be paid when filing nomination with the other half due by the close of nominations on February 24, 2017.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/grenier-conservative-deposit-deadline-1.3906069|title=As Conservative leadership deadline looms, list of 14 could be winnowed down|last=Grenier|first=Éric|publisher=CBC News|date=December 23, 2016|access-date=April 25, 2017}}
• pay an additional $50,000 compliance deposit, by December 31, 2016, or when filing nomination for those who register in 2017, which is refundable provided the candidate complies with campaign rules.
• and fill out a 40-page questionnaire that asks for:
• references,
• criminal background and credit checks,
• agreement with basic party principles,
• a list of social media accounts,
• questions about possible controversial positions the candidate has taken in the past, and
• questions about affiliations and personal associations and behaviour that may be problematic.

A party committee reviewed the candidate's nomination form and may disqualify a potential candidate.{{cite web|url=http://www.timescolonist.com/detailed-questionnaire-greets-would-be-conservative-leadership-candidates-1.2225400|title=Detailed questionnaire greets would-be Conservative leadership candidates|work=Times Colonist|access-date=April 24, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420130940/http://www.timescolonist.com/detailed-questionnaire-greets-would-be-conservative-leadership-candidates-1.2225400|archive-date=April 20, 2016|df=mdy-all}} Candidates are allowed to spend a maximum of $5 million on their campaigns.{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/04/06/kellie-leitch-first-to-launch-campaign-in-conservative-leadership-race.html|title=Kellie Leitch first to launch campaign in Conservative leadership race|date=April 6, 2016|work=thestar.com|access-date=April 24, 2016}}

File:Maxime_Bernier_%26_Andrew_Scheer.jpg and Andrew Scheer walking down the stairs at Parliament Hill, May 30, 2017.]]

• October 19, 2015 – Federal election results in defeat of Conservative government. As Harper spoke to supporters in Calgary, making no reference to his future, a statement was released by the party announcing Harper's resignation as party leader and his request that an interim leader be chosen to lead the party in parliament until a leadership election can be held.{{cite news|title=Stephen Harper resigns as Conservative leader|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/stephen-harper-resigns-as-conservative-leader-1.2617950|access-date=October 19, 2015|work=CTV News|date=October 19, 2015}}
• November 4, 2015 – Harper resigns as prime minister; Liberal government led by Justin Trudeau sworn in.{{cite news|title=Lifting the curtain on Harper's covert exit strategy|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/kady-lifting-the-curtain-on-harpers-covert-exit-strategy|access-date=October 29, 2015|work=Ottawa Citizen|date=October 28, 2015}}
• November 5, 2015 – Conservative caucus held its first meeting since the 2015 federal election{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/conservatives-debate-new-tone-in-selecting-interim-leader/article27121739/|title=Conservatives select Rona Ambrose as interim leader|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=November 5, 2015}} and chose former health minister{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/rona-ambrose-named-interim-leader-of-the-conservative-party-of-canada|title=Rona Ambrose named interim leader of the Conservative Party of Canada|author=The Canadian Press|date=November 6, 2015|work=National Post|access-date=November 7, 2015}} Rona Ambrose interim leader of the party.{{cite news|title=@Kady: Tory senators (probably) won't be left out of interim leadership vote|url=https://ottawacitizen.com/storyline/kady-tory-senators-probably-wont-be-left-out-of-interim-leadership-vote|access-date=October 26, 2015|work=Ottawa Citizen|date=October 26, 2015|archive-date=October 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151028230219/http://ottawacitizen.com/storyline/kady-tory-senators-probably-wont-be-left-out-of-interim-leadership-vote|url-status=dead}}
• December 4–5, 2015 – National Council meets, 20-member Leadership Election Organization Committee appointed, including seven members of the National Council and MP Diane Finley, all of whom have pledged to be neutral during the leadership campaign; Dan Nowlan is appointed the committee's chair.
• January 15–17, 2016 – The Leadership Election Organization Committee meets at the Albany Club in Toronto to decide on the date of the leadership vote, the deadline for candidates to be nominated, campaign spending limits, the entrance fee for candidates and the appeals process for any disputes.{{cite news|title=Conservative leadership contest fractious before race begins|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/john-ivison-conservative-leadership-contest-already-fractious|work=National Post|date=January 15, 2015|access-date=January 14, 2016}}
• May 26–28, 2016 – Conservative Party national policy convention, held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, voted on policy resolutions and elected the party president and other officials.{{cite news|title=Conservative Leadership Race: Tories May Put Off Vote Until 2017|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/11/29/tory-leadership-race_n_8677468.html|access-date=November 29, 2015|work=Huffington Post|agency=Canadian Press|date=November 29, 2015}} An attempt to change the party constitution to allow the party's interim leader, Rona Ambrose, to seek the permanent leadership is defeated.{{cite web|url=http://cornwallfreenews.com/2016/05/30/a-view-from-the-hill-by-keith-beardsley-cpc-convention-2016-may-30-2016/|title=A View From the Hill by Keith Beardsley – CPC Convention 2016 MAY 30, 2016 – The Cornwall Free News – The Cornwall Free News|work=cornwallfreenews.com|access-date=July 13, 2016}}
• September 12, 2016 – Former Foreign Minister Peter MacKay, who had been leading public opinion polls as the most popular potential leader, announces that he will not be a candidate for the party's leadership.
• November 2, 2016 – Only those who have registered as candidates by this date, including having paid at least $25,000 of the candidate deposit, are permitted to participate in the first leadership debate, to be held the following week. 12 candidates meet this deadline.{{cite web|url=https://nationalpost.com/m/wp/news/canada/canadian-politics/blog.html?b=news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/lisa-raitt-enters-tory-leadership-race-while-michael-chong-pledges-revenue-neutral-carbon-tax|title=Lisa Raitt enters Tory leadership race while Michael Chong pledges revenue-neutral carbon tax|work=nationalpost.com|access-date=November 14, 2016}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• November 9, 2016 – First of five official leadership debates organized by the LEOC, held in Saskatoon.{{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2016/09/29/first-conservative-leadership-debate-set-for-nov-9/|title=First Conservative leadership debate set for Nov. 9|work=ipolitics.ca|access-date=October 20, 2016}}
• November 13, 2016 – Leadership debate organized by the Carleton Conservative Association, held in Greely, Ontario{{cite web|url=http://carletonconservativeassociation.ca/new/2016/08/17/conservative-leadership-conference/|title=Conservative Leadership Conference|work=carletonconservativeassociation.ca|date=August 17, 2016|access-date=October 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021004439/http://carletonconservativeassociation.ca/new/2016/08/17/conservative-leadership-conference/|archive-date=October 21, 2016|url-status=dead}}
• December 6, 2016 – Second official debate held in Moncton in English and French.{{cite web|url=http://media.conservative.ca/en/news-releases/conservative-party-announces-leadership-debate-locations|title=Conservative Party announces leadership debate locations|work=Conservative Party of Canada|date=August 2, 2016|access-date=October 20, 2016}}
• December 31, 2016 – Deadline for candidates who filed their nomination papers in 2016 to have paid $50,000 compliance fee.{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/and-then-there-were-13-winnipeg-doctor-drops-out-of-conservative-leadership-race|title=And then there were 13: Winnipeg doctor drops out of Conservative leadership race|publisher=National Post|date=December 30, 2016|access-date=April 25, 2017}}
• January 17, 2017, 6:30 pm – Third official debate held in Quebec City in French at the Quebec Convention Centre. The themes covered will be government and taxes.{{cite web|url=http://media.conservative.ca/en/news-releases/conservative-party-announces-second-leadership-debate-moderator-and-third-leadership-debate-details|title=Conservative Party announces second leadership debate moderator and third leadership debate details|work=conservative.ca|access-date=December 7, 2016|archive-date=November 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120214442/http://media.conservative.ca/en/news-releases/conservative-party-announces-second-leadership-debate-moderator-and-third-leadership-debate-details|url-status=dead}}
• February 4, 2017 – Leadership debate organized by the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia was held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The first debate involving well-known businessman Kevin O'Leary.{{cite news| url = http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-leadership-debate-halifax-1.3967323|title=Halifax Debate|access-date = 11 February 2017|author=Catherine Cullen}}
• February 24, 2017, 5pm ET (UTC-5) – Nomination period closes; deadline for candidates to pay any remaining balance of entrance fee.
• February 24, 2017 – Leadership debate organized by the Manning Centre for Building Democracy, held in Ottawa, Ontario{{cite web|url=https://www.manningcentre.ca/conference|title=2017 Manning Centre Conference|access-date=31 December 2016|author=Manning Centre|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101001303/https://www.manningcentre.ca/conference|archive-date=January 1, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• February 28, 2017 – Fourth official debate, held in Edmonton at the Maclab Theatre in English and French.{{cite web|author=iPolitics |url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/01/09/next-cpc-bilingual-leadership-debate-set-for-edmonton/ |title=Next CPC bilingual leadership debate set for Edmonton |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-01-09 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• March 28, 2017, 5pm ET (UTC-4) – Members who have joined by this date are eligible to vote.
• April 26, 2017 – Presumed frontrunner Kevin O'Leary withdraws from the election and endorses Maxime Bernier; as O'Leary has withdrawn after the deadline, his name remains on the ballot. Final leadership debate is held.
• April 28, 2017 – Voting by mail-in ranked ballot begins.
• May 26, 2017, 5pm ET (UTC-5) – Deadline for mail-in ballots to be received.{{cite web |url=https://nationalpost.com/m/wp/news/blog.html?b=news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/conservative-leadership-berniers-to-lose-observers-say-barring-blockbuster-deal-among-other-camps&pubdate=2017-05-02 |title=Conservative leadership Bernier's to lose, observers say, barring 'blockbuster deal' among other camps |publisher=Nationalpost.com |date=2017-05-02 |access-date=2017-09-18 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• May 27, 2017 – In-person voting at Toronto Congress Centre and 14 polling stations across the country until 4 pm ET (UTC-5).{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/1.4015720 |title=5 things to watch for in today's Conservative leadership result |publisher=CBC News |date=2017-05-27 |access-date=2017-07-08}} Advance and in-person ballots counted; results announced.{{cite web|author=Alex Boutilier |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/05/26/the-conservative-leadership-race-all-but-over.html |title=Conservative leadership race almost in the bag for Maxime Bernier |publisher=Toronto Star |date=2017-05-26 |access-date=2017-07-08}}

File:2017 Conservative Leadership Results by Round.png

{{Bar box|title=First round|titlebar=#ddd|width=600px|barwidth=410px|bars={{Bar percent|Bernier|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|28.89}}

{{Bar percent|Scheer|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|21.82}}

{{Bar percent|O'Toole|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|10.65}}

{{Bar percent|Trost|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|8.35}}

{{Bar percent|Chong|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|7.55}}

{{Bar percent|Lemieux|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|7.38}}

{{Bar percent|Leitch|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|7.00}}

{{Bar percent|Raitt|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|3.34}}

{{Bar percent|Blaney|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|1.26}}

{{Bar percent|Alexander|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|1.12}}

{{Bar percent|O'Leary|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|1.07}}

{{Bar percent|Peterson|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|0.50}}

{{Bar percent|Saxton|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|0.50}}

{{Bar percent|Obhrai|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|0.41}}}}{{Bar box|title=Final round|titlebar=#ddd|width=600px|barwidth=410px|bars={{Bar percent|Scheer|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|50.95}}

{{Bar percent|Bernier|{{Canadian party colour|CA|Conservative}}|49.05}}}}

According to raw voting figures, Scheer received 62,593 votes on the final ballot compared to 55,544 votes for Bernier with 23,000 voters who had voted in the first round ranking neither Scheer or Bernier in their ranked ballot. Votes were apportioned among ridings so that each riding was allocated 100 points, regardless of the number of voters, resulting in 17,222.20 points (50.95%) for Scheer and 16,577.80 points (49.05%) for Bernier.{{cite news |author=Éric Grenier |date=2017-05-29 |title=Popular vote numbers reveal wider margin of victory for Andrew Scheer |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/grenier-conservative-popvote-1.4136812 |access-date=2017-07-08 |publisher=CBC News}}

Candidates who paid their entrance fee and compliance deposit and filed their nomination papers:{{cite web |url=https://www.conservative.ca/our-party/leadership-2017/ |title=Leadership 2017 |publisher=Conservative Party of Canada |access-date=2016-12-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526034813/http://www.conservative.ca/our-party/leadership-2017/ |archive-date=May 26, 2017 |url-status=dead }}

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;Background

Chris Alexander, 48, is the former Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (2013–2015), Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of National Defence (2011– 2013){{cite news|author1=Annett, Evan|author2=Alam, Mayaz|title=Who's running for the Conservative leadership? Read the list of candidates|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/conservative-leadership-candidates-list/article33632355/?reqid=382d783f-73ce-47f8-a265-7f9bfde64a87|publisher=The Globe and Mail|date=January 17, 2017|access-date=January 17, 2017}} and the former MP for Ajax—Pickering, Ontario (2011–2015). Prior to entering politics, he served as a member of Canada's foreign diplomatic service, most notably in the Canadian Embassy in Moscow and as the Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan from 2003 to 2005.{{cite news|title=Federal Conservatives lament 'D list' candidates in leadership race|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/conservatives-lament-d-list-candidates-in-leadership-race|work=National Post|date=July 15, 2016|access-date=July 16, 2016}} From 2005 to 2009 he held the post of Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Afghanistan.{{cite web|author=UNAMA |url=https://unama.unmissions.org/press-conference-deputy-special-representative-secretary-general-christopher-alexander |title=Press conference with Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Christopher Alexander |publisher=Unama.unmissions.org |date=2008-06-02 |access-date=2017-04-25}} In addition to English, he is fluent in both French and Russian languages.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-french-leadership-debate-1.3940121 |title=The linguistic winners and losers of the French language Conservative leadership debate |publisher=CBC News |date=2017-01-17 |access-date=2017-04-25}}{{cite web |last1=Minsky |first1=Amy |title=Does the next Conservative leader need to be bilingual? |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/3112666/bilingual-leader-conservative-french-english/ |website=Global News |access-date=8 February 2019}}

:Date campaign announced: October 12, 2016{{cite web|url=http://www.canada.com/news/national/chris%20alexander%20announces%20tory%20leadership%20wants%20canada%20boost/12275553/story.html|title=Chris Alexander announces Tory leadership bid, wants Canada to boost immigration to 400,000 a year|first=Matthew|last=Fisher|date=October 11, 2016|access-date=October 20, 2016|via=Canada.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021024317/http://www.canada.com/news/national/chris%20alexander%20announces%20tory%20leadership%20wants%20canada%20boost/12275553/story.html|archive-date=October 21, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}

;Endorsements

• Former MPs: (1) Yuri Shymko (Parkdale, 1978–1979)

;Policies

Chris Alexander has 40 detailed published policies that fall into three main categories: New Economy, New Country and New Role. These policies include how Canada should approach: employment, taxation, innovation, families, education, competitiveness, energy self-reliance, cities, agriculture, poverty, homelessness, First Nations peoples, the Métis, refugees, the Monarchy, justice, health care, protecting wilderness, forestry, mining, international diplomacy, terrorism, democratic reform, cyber-security, Canadian culture, northern development, and national defence.{{cite web|url=http://chrisalexander.ca/policy-1/ |title=Policy |publisher=Chris Alexander |access-date=2017-07-08}}

He believes that immigration is the key to "economic growth." Is proposing to increase immigration to 400,000 a year including 40,000 refugees and calling for doubling defence spending and "for an accelerated push to settle all outstanding land claims and to sign treaties with First Nations communities that would empower them to govern themselves". Was prominent in the Conservative government's handling of the Syrian refugee crisis and in the government's promise during the 2015 election to create a telephone tip line to report so-called "barbaric cultural practices." As minister, he was criticized over delays in meeting the government's commitment to resettle Syrian refugees.{{cite news|last1=Dehaas|first1=Josh|title=Where the Conservative leadership candidates stand on immigration|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/where-the-conservative-leadership-candidates-stand-on-immigration-1.3237677|access-date=February 19, 2017|publisher=CTV News|date=January 11, 2017}}

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;Background

Maxime Bernier, 54, was the MP for Beauce, Quebec (2006–2019) and was the Shadow Minister of Innovation (2015–2016). He served in the Harper government as Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism (2011–2015), Minister of Foreign Affairs (2007–2008), and Minister of Industry (2006–2007),{{cite news|title=Who will replace Steven Harper as leader of the Conservatives?|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/who-will-replace-steven-harper-as-leader-of-the-progressive-conservatives|work=National Post|date=October 20, 2015|access-date=October 20, 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/conservative-party-leadership-race-maxime-bernier-considers-running-1.3319818|title=Conservative Party leadership race: Beauce MP Maxime Bernier hints at bid|date=November 15, 2015|work=cbc.ca|access-date=November 30, 2015}}{{cite news|title=Maxime Bernier Preparing Bid For Conservative Party Leadership|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/12/18/maxime-bernier-conservative-leadership-race_n_8840846.html|work=Huffington Post|date=December 19, 2015|access-date=December 19, 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Dehaas|first1=Josh|title=10 possible contenders as Conservatives plan leadership race|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/10-possible-contenders-as-conservatives-plan-leadership-race-1.2737738|website=CTVNews|date=January 14, 2016 |publisher=CTV|access-date=17 January 2016}} Bernier is considered an advocate of limited government and has been compared to a Libertarian.{{cite news|title=Maxime Bernier: Ottawa should quit intruding on provincial lurisdiction|url=http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/10/13/maxime-bernier-ottawa-should-quit-intruding-on-provincial-jurisdiction/|newspaper=National Post|date=13 October 2010|access-date=8 October 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129144518/http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/10/13/maxime-bernier-ottawa-should-quit-intruding-on-provincial-jurisdiction/|archive-date=January 29, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}{{cite news|last=Taber|first=Jane|title=Maxime Bernier breaks ranks on arena funding|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/maxime-bernier-breaks-ranks-on-arena-funding/article1379775/|access-date=8 October 2012|newspaper=Globe and Mail|date=10 September 2010}}{{cite news|title=Maxime Bernier wants to have an adult conversation|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/editorials/maxime-bernier-wants-to-have-an-adult-conversation/article4183261/|access-date=8 October 2012|newspaper=Globe and Mail|date=17 October 2010}} He has been nicknamed "Mad Max", the "Bloc-buster", or the "Albertan from Quebec" by his Ottawa colleagues.{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/from-mad-max-to-the-running-man-tory-mp-finishes-107-km-marathon-for-local-charity|title=From 'Mad Max' to The Running Man: Tory MP finishes 107-km marathon for local charity|website=National Post|access-date=2016-04-20}}{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/john-ivison-tory-leadership-candidate-maxime-bernier-no-longer-a-lightweight|title=John Ivison: Tory leadership candidate Maxime Bernier no longer a political 'lightweight'|newspaper=National Post|date=31 May 2016|access-date=25 February 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/maxime-bernier-the-albertan-from-quebec-1.3306995|title=Maxime Bernier, the 'Albertan from Quebec'|access-date=3 March 2017|newspaper=CTV|date=3 March 2017}} Prior to entering federal politics in 2006, Bernier, a lawyer by training, was vice-president of the Standard Life of Canada Insurance company, MEI, and manager of corporate and international relations at the Commission des valeurs mobilières du Québec.{{cite web|title=Biography|url=http://www.maximebernier.com/en/biographie/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090526111911/http://www.maximebernier.com/en/biographie/|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 May 2009|publisher=Maxime Bernier|access-date=8 October 2012}}

:Date candidacy announced: April 7, 2016{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/04/07/quebec-mp-maxime-bernier-officially-enters-conservative-leadership-race.html|title=Quebec MP Maxime Bernier officially enters Conservative leadership race|date=April 7, 2016|work=thestar.com|access-date=April 24, 2016}}

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;MPs: (7)

• Dan Albas (Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola){{cite tweet|user=ipoliticsca|author=iPolitics|number=809505880005890048|date=December 15, 2016|title=.@DanAlbas joins @MaximeBernier's campaign. @janicedickson reports. #cdnpoli #cpcldr}}
• Alupa Clarke (Beauport—Limoilou){{cite news|url=http://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/politique-canadienne/201701/14/01-5059506-course-au-pcc-un-deuxieme-depute-du-quebec-appuie-bernier.php|title=Course au PCC: un deuxième député du Québec appuie Bernier|newspaper=La Presse|date=2017-01-14 |last1=Bellavance |first1=Joël-Denis }}
• Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka){{cite web|url=https://nationalpost.com/m/wp/news/blog.html?b=news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/maxime-bernier-has-landed-the-biggest-endorsement-to-date-in-the-tory-leadership-race-tony-clement&pubdate=2016-12-01|title=Maxime Bernier has landed the biggest endorsement to date in the Tory leadership race: Tony Clement|work=nationalpost.com|access-date=December 7, 2016}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• Jacques Gourde (Lévis—Lotbinière){{cite web|url=http://quebec.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/04/07/conservateur-course-maxime-bernier_n_9636320.html|title=" C'est la course de ma vie " – Maxime Bernier|website=Le Huffington Post|date=April 7, 2016 |access-date=April 7, 2016}}
• Tom Kmiec (Calgary Shepard){{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/hon.maximebernier/photos/a.10150908219903703.440463.10419173702/10154508935073703/?type=3&theater|title=Facebook|work=Facebook.com|access-date=September 27, 2016}}
• Alex Nuttall (Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte){{cite tweet|user=davidakin|author=David Akin 🇨🇦|number=731909000367886336|date=May 15, 2016|title=Merci!}}
• Len Webber (Calgary Confederation){{cite tweet|user=janicedickson|author=Janice Dickson|number=860182683279929344|date=May 4, 2017|title=.@Webber4Confed, who previously endorsed Kevin O'Leary, is backing @MaximeBernier #cpcldr}}

;Senators: (11)

• Lynn Beyak (Ontario)
• Claude Carignan (Quebec; Opposition Senate Leader, 2015–2017){{cite web|url=http://www.thesuburban.com/news/bernier-promises-less-taxes-more-trade/article_a67dbd28-e911-5b6b-8026-ce695af53c14.html |title=Bernier promises less taxes, more trade |publisher=Thesuburban.com |date=2017-03-01 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Nicole Eaton (Ontario)
• Thanh Hai Ngo (Ontario){{cite tweet|user=janicedickson|author=Janice Dickson|number=852515872145014785|date=April 13, 2017|title=Senator Thanh Hai Ngo endorses @MaximeBernier for leadership #cpcldr|accessdate=|language=French}}
• Stephen Greene (Nova Scotia)
• Leo Housakos (Quebec; Speaker of the Senate, 2015){{cite tweet|user=JPTasker|author=John Paul Tasker|number=827608366771998720|date=February 3, 2017|title=Add it to the ledger — Senator @SenatorHousakos will be endorsing @MaximeBernier for #cpcldr #hw #cdnpoli|accessdate=|language=French}}
• Michael L. MacDonald (Nova Scotia){{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/CBCKatie/status/855044035584684032/photo/1|title=Katie Simpson on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=2017-04-20|language=en}}
• Ghislain Maltais (Quebec){{cite web |author=Annie Mathieu |url=http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/actualites/politique/201701/26/01-5063330-deux-nouveaux-appuis-pour-maxime-bernier-au-quebec.php |title=Deux nouveaux appuis pour Maxime Bernier au Québec |publisher=Lapresse.ca |date=2017-01-26 |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126174508/http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/actualites/politique/201701/26/01-5063330-deux-nouveaux-appuis-pour-maxime-bernier-au-quebec.php |archive-date=January 26, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
• Kelvin Ogilvie (Nova Scotia)
• Larry Smith (Quebec, Opposition Senate Leader)
• David Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador){{cite tweet|user=ipoliticsca|author=iPolitics|number=861639859315888128|date=May 8, 2017|title=After backing Scheer and O'Leary, Sen. Wells moves on to Bernier. @janicedickson reports.…}}

;Provincial politicians: (15)

• Leela Aheer (Alberta MLA for Chestermere-Rocky View)
• Jason Nixon (Alberta MLA for Rimbey-Rocky Mountain House-Sundre)
• Scott Cyr (Alberta MLA for Bonnyville-Cold Lake)
• Mike Ellis (Alberta MLA for Calgary-West)
• Derek Fildebrandt (Alberta MLA for Strathmore-Brooks){{cite tweet|user=Dfildebrandt|author=Derek Fildebrandt|number=836292968168357888|date=February 27, 2017|title=I'm proud to support Mad @MaximeBernier for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada! #ableg #abpoli}}
• Steven Fletcher (Manitoba MLA for Assiniboia){{cite tweet|user=mrabson|author=Mia Rabson|number=844981400197615616|date=March 23, 2017|title=Former MB MP and cabinet minister, now provincial PC MLA, Steven Fletcher is endorsing @MaximeBernier for #CPC leader. #cdnpoli #mbpoli}}
• Trevor Holder (New Brunswick MLA for Portland-Simonds){{cite tweet|user=poitrasCBC|author=Jacques Poitras|number=857963512475377664|date=April 28, 2017|title=Not just Cardy adding to the NB Maxi-mentum.|accessdate=|language=en-US}}
• Don MacIntyre (Alberta MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake)
• Angela Pitt (Alberta MLA for Airdrie)
• Laura Ross (Saskatchewan MLA for Regina Rochdale)
• Glen Savoie (New Brunswick MLA for Saint John East)
• Dorothy Shephard (New Brunswick MLA for Saint John Lancaster)
• Jake Stewart (New Brunswick MLA for Southwest Miramichi-Bay du Vin){{cite tweet|user=MaximeBernier|author=Maxime Bernier|number=855759160734093314|date=April 22, 2017|title=Proud to announce that New Brunswick Progressive Conservative MLA Jake Stewart has endorsed my campaign. #nbpoli|accessdate=|language=en-US}}
• Rick Strankman (Alberta MLA for Drumheller-Stettler)
• Wes Taylor (Alberta MLA for Battle River-Wainwright){{Cite news|url=https://edmontonjournal.com/news/politics/bernier-in-edmonton-racks-up-alberta-mla-endorsements-in-conservative-leadership-race|title=Bernier in Edmonton, racks up Alberta MLA endorsements in Conservative leadership race|date=2017-04-11|work=Edmonton Journal|access-date=2017-04-11|language=en-US}}

;Municipal politicians: (7)

• Fred Bamber (MD of Bonnyville councillor for Ward 6){{cite web |url=http://www.maximebernier.com/endorsements_archive |title=Endorsements |publisher=Maximebernier.com |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116200639/http://www.maximebernier.com/endorsements_archive |archive-date=January 16, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
• Sean Chu (Calgary City Councillor for Ward 4)
• Ron Higgins (Mayor of North Frontenac){{cite tweet|user=HigginsRon|author=Mayor Ron Higgins|number=858817992494370816|date=April 30, 2017|title=.@CpcLdr Today I finished my final CPC leadership platform analysis and I now fully endorse @MaximeBernier the next Prime Minister.}}
• Joe Magliocca (Calgary City Councillor for Ward 2)
• Mathew Siscoe (St. Catharines City Councillor for Ward 4){{cite tweet|user=MatSiscoe|author=Mathew Siscoe|number=856973218212712448|date=April 25, 2017|title=Out and about, talking to @CPC_HQ members about the man @MaximeBernier - soon to be our Party Leader!}}
• Ward Sutherland (Calgary City Councillor for Ward 1)
• Matt Whitman (Halifax City Councillor for Hammonds Plains-St. Margarets; Deputy Mayor of Halifax, 2015–2016){{cite web|url=http://us13.campaign-archive2.com/?u=3d5bc1180a3446407fccc4b3f&id=573333f39f|title=Maxime Bernier Bolsters Atlantic Canadian Team|website=Maxime Bernier|access-date=2016-10-22}}

;Former MPs: (15)

• Gilles Bernier (Beauce, 1984–1997 and Maxime Bernier's father){{cite web|author=Guillaume St-Pierre |url=http://www.journaldequebec.com/2017/03/31/au-tour-de-maxime-bernier-de-recuperer-le-slogan-du-president-trump |title=Au tour de Maxime Bernier de récupérer le slogan du président Trump |language=fr |publisher=Journaldequebec.com |date=2017-03-31 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Rick Casson (Lethbridge, 1997–2011)
• Russ Hiebert (South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale, 2004–2015){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/02/20/former-mp-russ-hiebert-endorses-maxime-bernier-for-leadership/ |title=Former MP Russ Hiebert endorses Maxime Bernier for leadership |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-02-20 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Jay Hill (Prince George—Peace River, 1993–2010){{cite tweet|user=janicedickson|author=Janice Dickson|number=829380582803140608|date=February 8, 2017|title=Former whip and house leader Jay Hill will serve as @MaximeBernier Western Canada co-chair #cdnpoli #cpcldr}}
• Ryan Leef (Yukon, 2011–2015){{cite tweet|user=MaximeBernier|author=Maxime Bernier|number=811223427763863552|date=December 20, 2016|title=I am proud to have the support of @ryanleefmp who will help us fight against a carbon tax and other damaging Liberal policies. #cdnpoli}}
• Gary Lunn (Saanich—Gulf Islands, 1997–2011),{{cite tweet|user=davidakin|author=David Akin 🇨🇦|number=811271062864494592|date=December 20, 2016|title=Lastest [sic] #CPCLdr news: @MaximeBernier is endorsed by his former caucus colleagues, B.C.'s Gary Lunn.}}
• Charlie Mayer (Lisgar—Marquette, 1979–1993),
• Joe Oliver (Eglinton—Lawrence, 2011–2015){{cite web|url=http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/2017/04/05/joe-oliver-endorses-maxime-bernier/ |title=Joe Oliver endorses Maxime Bernier |publisher=National Newswatch |date=2017-04-05 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Pat Perkins (Whitby—Oshawa, 2014–2015),{{cite tweet|user=MaximeBernier|author=Maxime Bernier|number=811969525033865217|date=December 22, 2016|title=I am pleased to have the support of @PatPerkinsMP on my Ontario team. #cdnpoli}}
• Brent Rathgeber (Edmonton—St. Albert, 2008–2015){{cite web|author=Economy |url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/05/10/why-a-max-bernier-led-cpc-could-be-good-for-canada/ |title=Why a Max Bernier-led CPC could be good for Canada |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-05-10 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• John Reynolds (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country; Interim Canadian Alliance leader and Acting Leader of the Opposition 2001–2002)
• Joy Smith (Kildonan—St. Paul, 2004-2015){{cite web|last=Dawkins |first=Glen |url=http://www.winnipegsun.com/2017/04/29/former-winnipeg-mp-gives-leadership-nod?token=8103380014539c765e1841695518657 |title=Former Winnipeg MP gives leadership nod |publisher=Winnipeg Sun |date=2017-04-29 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• Brian Storseth (Westlock—St. Paul, 2006–2015){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2016/11/17/brian-storseth-new-bernier-campaign-co-chair/|title=Brian Storseth new Bernier campaign co-chair|work=ipolitics.ca|access-date=December 7, 2016}}
• Lawrence Toet (Elmwood—Transcona, 2011–2015){{cite tweet|user=C_Hacault|author=Christianne Hacault|number=806932291322679296|date=December 8, 2016|title=L'ancien député conservateur d'Elmwood-Transcona @lawrencetoetMP appuie @MaximeBernier dans la course à la chefferie du PC #mbpoli #rcmb}}
• Gerry Weiner (Pierrefonds—Dollard, 1984–1993)

;Former Senators: (1)

• Michel Rivard (Quebec, 2009–2016)

;Former provincial politicians: (6)

• Dominic Cardy (Leader of New Brunswick New Democratic Party, 2011–2017; Chief of Staff to leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick),
• Kevin Falcon (British Columbia MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale, 2001–2013){{cite tweet|user=ianabailey|author=Ian Bailey|number=846784449559891968|date=March 28, 2017|title=Kevin Falcon endorsing @MaximeBernier for #CPCLdr .@christyclark won #bcliberal leadership 52%-48%over Falcon,2011.}}
• Heather Forsyth (Alberta MLA for Calgary-Fish Creek, 1993–2015; Wildrose Party Leader, 2014–2015){{cite tweet|user=HeatherMForsyth|author=Heather Forsyth|number=828346317017526272|date=February 5, 2017|title=I'm honored to announce I will be joining @MaximeBernier Alberta campaign team. He will win the leadership of the @CPC_HQ and be r next PM}}
• John Hastings (Ontario MPP for Etobicoke North, 1995–2003
• Robert Libman (Quebec MNA for D'Arcy-McGee, 1989–1994){{cite web|last=Csillag |first=Ron |url=http://www.cjnews.com/news/canada/prominent-jewish-tories-weigh-in-on-leadership-choices |title=Jewish supporters o the Conservative party weigh in before leadership convention |publisher=Cjnews.com |date=2017-04-07 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Wes McLean (New Brunswick MLA for Victoria-Tobique, 2010-2014){{cite tweet|user=Wes_McLean|author=Wes McLean|number=861043310109966336|date=May 7, 2017|title=@Dfildebrandt I'm also proud to vote for Bernier. I'd vote for @Dfildebrandt If i lived in Alberta!}}

;Former municipal politicians: (2)

• Maddie Di Muccio (Newmarket Town Councillor for Ward 6, 2010-2014){{cite tweet|user=MaddieDiMuccio|author=Maddie Di Muccio|number=816668684236292096|date=January 4, 2017|title=Too much "stop this person" going on in #cpcldr race. It's why I support Bernier: only one talking ideas but media likes in-fighting better.}}
• John Koury (North Cowichan Municipal Councillor, 2008-2014)

;Other prominent individuals: (16)

• David Asper (Winnipeg Philanthropist; Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers Chair){{cite tweet|user=MaximeBernier|author=Maxime Bernier|number=829386647804456964|date=February 8, 2017|title=Very honored to get the support of great Canadian businessman and philanthropist David Asper!}}
• Andrew Boddington (Ontario PC Party Executive Director, 2012–2014){{cite web|author=Robert Benzie |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2017/05/04/tory-patrick-brown-taps-former-oleary-team-member-to-run-election-campaign.html |title=Tory Patrick Brown taps former O'Leary team member to run election campaign |publisher=Toronto Star |date=2017-05-04 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• John Capobianco (FleishmanHillard National Lead){{cite web|last=Nash |first=Chelsea |url=https://www.hilltimes.com/2017/05/17/oleary-said-conservative-caucus-members-told-dont-selfish/107217 |title='Don't be selfish,' O'Leary says Conservative caucus members told him |publisher=The Hill Times |date=2017-05-17 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• Jeff Callaway (President of the Wildrose Party){{cite tweet|user=JeffCallaway|author=Jeff Callaway|number=830467178826592256|date=February 11, 2017|title=I endorse @MaximeBernier for #CPCLdr He lives the values #wrp share: respect, freedom, fairness, & responsibility. Join now!}}
• Marc Emery (Marijuana Legalization Activist){{cite tweet|user=MarcScottEmery|author=Marc Emery|number=775815028070948864|date=September 13, 2016|title=I am supporting and have donated to MP @MaximeBernier campaign for leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada.}}
• Louis-Charles Fortier (Conservative Party National Councillor for Quebec, 2015-2016) Stanley Hartt (Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office 1989–1990),
• Sonia Kont (Alberta PC Youth Association President){{cite tweet|user=MaximeBernier|author=Maxime Bernier|number=814780265088303104|date=December 30, 2016|title=Thank you, Sonia!}}
• Babu Nagalingam (Senior Advisor to the Ontario Leader of the Opposition){{cite tweet|author=Alex Nuttall MP |user=AlexNuttallMP |number=816849826809860101 |title=Welcome @BabuNagalingam to the @MaximeBernier campaign today! This team moved over 10,000 members for @brownbarrie #excited #Maximize https://t.co/dbuuLrhBYt |date=2017-01-04 |accessdate=2017-04-25}}{{dead link|date=January 2018|fix-attempted=yes|bot=TweetCiteBot}}
• Gerry Nichols (Former Vice President of the National Citizens Coalition){{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-january-6-2016-1.3923883/conservatives-clash-in-fight-to-re-define-party-after-stephen-harper-1.3923941 |title=Conservatives clash in fight to re-define party after Stephen Harper |date=2017-01-06 |publisher=CBC/Radio-Canada}}
• George Richardson (President of the Canadian Alliance, 2002)
• Kevin O'Leary (Businessman, celebrity; Conservative Party of Canada Leadership Contestant, 2017){{cite news|author=Laura Stone|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/kevin-oleary-drops-out-endorses-maxime-bernier-for-conservative-leadership/article34818970/|title=Kevin O'Leary drops out, endorses Maxime Bernier for Conservative leadership|date=2017-04-26|access-date=2017-04-26}}
• Tony Oliver (former vice president of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador)
• Kory Teneycke (Director of Communications, Prime Minister's Office 2008–2009){{cite web|last=Nash |first=Chelsea |url=https://www.hilltimes.com/2017/03/22/alex-nuttall-maxime-berniers-membership-chair-accused-membership-fraud/100451 |title=Bernier's national membership chair MP Nuttall was accused of membership fraud in 2010 |publisher=The Hill Times |date=2017-03-22 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Michael Wekerle (Dragons' Den Panelist, 2014–present){{cite tweet|user=MaximeBernier|author=Maxime Bernier|number=825015779850539008|date=January 27, 2017|title=I am pleased to get the endorsement of the Rock Star Dragon @MWekerle one of the coolest Canadians you will ever me…}}
• Mark Whiffen (President of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador, 2014–2016){{cite web|url=http://www.hilltimes.com/2017/01/09/endorsements-those-who-have-them-flaunt-them/91769 |title=Scheer's Conservative caucus support gives him the advantage, but leadership win not in the bag |date=2017-01-09 |publisher=The Hill Times}}

;Organizations: (4)

• Canadian Taxpayers Federation Generation Screwed project{{cite web |url=http://www.generationscrewed.ca/how-screwed-are-you/solutions/future-generations-protection-pledge/ |title=A Pledge to Protect Future Generations |publisher=Generation Screwed |access-date=February 28, 2017 |archive-date=February 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228171459/http://www.generationscrewed.ca/how-screwed-are-you/solutions/future-generations-protection-pledge/ |url-status=dead }}
• Memorial University Campus Conservatives{{cite news|author=Peter Cowan |url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/federal-conservative-leadership-candidates-newfoundland-labrador-issues-1.3818580 |title=Federal Conservative leadership hopefuls talk N.L. issues |publisher=CBC News |date=2016-10-24 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Queen's University Conservative Association{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/QueensConservatives/posts/1346266388749631 |title=As our Conservative Leadership Series... – Queen's University Conservative Association |publisher=Facebook |date=2017-04-04 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Young Progressive Conservatives of Newfoundland and Labrador

;Media: (7)

• Larry Berman (Business News Network Host){{cite tweet|user=MaximeBernier|author=Maxime Bernier|number=847493179800604673|date=March 30, 2017|title=Thanks for your support Larry!}}
• Conrad Black (National Post Columnist){{cite web|author=Conrad Black |url=http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/conrad-black-theres-one-conservative-who-can-beat-the-liberals-decimate-the-ndp-and-vaporize-the-bq-maxime-bernier |title=There's one Conservative who can beat the Liberals, decimate the NDP and vaporize the BQ: Maxime Bernier |publisher=National Post |date=2017-05-12 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• Éric Duhaime (Journal de Montréal Columnist; former Canadian Alliance advisor){{cite web |url=http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/opinions/points-de-vue/201701/24/01-5062757-pourquoi-jappuie-mad-max.php |title=Pourquoi j'appuie Mad Max |publisher=Lapresse.ca |date=2017-01-24 |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126091737/http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/opinions/points-de-vue/201701/24/01-5062757-pourquoi-jappuie-mad-max.php |archive-date=January 26, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
• Nathan Giede (Prince George Citizen Columnist){{cite web|author=Nathan Giede |url=http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/opinion/columnists/i-ll-take-the-bernier-1.9718623 |title=I'll take the Bernier |publisher=Princegeorgecitizen.com |date=2017-02-07 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Lorne Gunter (Edmonton Sun Columnist),{{cite web|url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/2017/05/06/why-id-vote-for-maxime-bernier |title=Why I'd vote for Maxime Bernier |publisher=Edmonton Sun |date=2017-05-06 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• Andrew Lawton (The Andrew Lawton Show Radio Host),{{cite tweet|user=AndrewLawton|author=Andrew Lawton|number=846415306046230529|date=March 27, 2017|title=Today, I endorsed @MaximeBernier's bid for leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada. Listen to why here}}
• Lauren Southern (Rebel Media Commentator){{cite tweet|user=MaximeBernier|author=Maxime Bernier|number=828091591332130817|date=February 5, 2017|title=Thanks Lauren! Here}}

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;Policies:

• Running a campaign based on individual freedom, personal responsibility, respect and fairness.{{cite news|author=Canada |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/bernier-begins-marathon-race-for-conservative-leaderhip/article30024376/ |title=Maxime Bernier begins marathon race for Conservative leadership |publisher=The Globe and Mail |date=2016-05-13 |access-date=2017-04-25}} Expects support around the ideas/policies he is placing in the campaigns.{{cite web|author=iPolitics |url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/04/11/bernier-picks-up-support-in-alberta/ |title=Bernier picks up support in Alberta |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-04-11 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Calls for smaller government, lower taxes everywhere, paying down the national debt, increasing investments, increase pipeline developments, and opening up markets. Opposes bailout to any corporation, and use of "corporate welfare" (business subsidies). Supports the decriminalization/legalization of marijuana{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/marijuana-leadership-bernier-leitch-ambrose-1.3527691 |title=Tory leadership race sparks issue of marijuana legalization |publisher=CBC News |date=2016-04-16 |access-date=2017-07-08}} Wants to allow MPs to vote their conscience and get rid of omnibus bills.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/05/15/maxime-bernier-announces-tory-leadership-campaign-as-race-begins-to-heat-up.html|title=Maxime Bernier announces Tory leadership campaign as race begins to heat up – Toronto Star|work=thestar.com|date=May 15, 2016|access-date=July 13, 2016}}
• Phasing control of Canada Health Transfer to the provinces for health care by replacing it with a health transfer point systems, encourage provinces to move away from a single-payer healthcare system to a two-tier healthcare system, balance the budget within two years then reduce the number of tax brackets from five to three, increase basic exemption from $11,474 to $15,000 being paid by "boutique" tax credits. Supports abolishing capital gains taxes, and lowering corporate taxes to 10% by getting rid of corporate welfare.{{cite web|url=http://www.maximebernier.com/tax_plan_speech|title=Tax Plan Speech|website=Maxime Bernier|access-date=2016-09-21|archive-date=September 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929171817/http://www.maximebernier.com/tax_plan_speech|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/o-leary-praises-bernier-won-t-rule-out-leadership-run-1.3126041|title=O'Leary praises Bernier, won't rule out leadership run|work=ctvnews.ca|date=October 23, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/john-ivison-mad-max-berniers-income-tax-plan-shows-hes-crazy-like-a-fox |title=John Ivison: Mad Max Bernier's income tax plan shows he's crazy like a fox |publisher=National Post |date=2016-10-06 |access-date=2017-04-25}}{{cite news|author=Joël-Denis Bellavance |url=http://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/201601/28/01-4944696-energie-est-coderre-ne-parle-pas-au-nom-de-la-majorite-estime-maxime-bernier.php |title=Énergie Est: Coderre ne parle pas au nom de la majorité, estime Maxime Bernier |newspaper=La Presse |publisher=Lapresse.ca |date=2016-01-28 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Opposes a "Canadian values" test on the basis that it is logistically ineffective to fight terrorism. Abolish the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission, privatizing Canada Post Corporation, phasing out supply management on dairy and poultry, and expanding free trade.{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/who-s-running-for-the-conservative-leadership-1.2984537|title=Who's running for the Conservative leadership?|work=ctvnews.ca|date=July 12, 2016|access-date=September 1, 2016}}{{cite tweet|user=MaximeBernier|author=Maxime Bernier|number=847064546783191040|date=March 29, 2017|title=Am in favour of trade with China but not at our security's expense. Very reckless reversal of decision. Is this gov…}} Ending inter-provincial barriers as a priority.{{cite web|author=Maxime Bernier |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/maxime-bernier/lets-get-atlantic-canada-_b_14632356.html |title=Let's Get Atlantic Canada Out Of Its Have-Not Status |publisher=Huffingtonpost.ca |date=2017-02-07 |access-date=2017-04-25}}{{cite web |url=http://www.maximebernier.com/cfta_deal_is_pathetic_says_bernier |title=CFTA Deal Is Pathetic, Says Bernier |publisher=Maxime Bernier |date=2017-04-08 |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-date=April 12, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170412213624/http://www.maximebernier.com/cfta_deal_is_pathetic_says_bernier |url-status=dead }}
• He also wants to "break" Quebec's maple syrup cartel and wants to allow foreign ownership for the airline industry. He wants to "streamline the process for hiring specialized workers abroad". He wants to put more emphasis on economic immigration and "slightly reduce" family reunification class immigration. More privately sponsored refugee and fewer government sponsored. Reform temporary foreign worker programs.{{cite news|author=Canada |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com//news/politics/conservative-partys-fortunes-hinge-on-immigration-policy/article33535266/?click=sf_globe |title=Conservative Party's fortunes hinge on immigration policy |publisher=The Globe and Mail |date=2017-01-06 |access-date=2017-04-25}} Bernier believes first nation communities need to be consulted before the Indian Act needs to be "abolished, or changed."{{cite news|last1=Morin|first1=Philippe|title=In Yukon, Maxime Bernier suggests changing or scrapping Indian Act|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/maxime-bernier-yukon-1.3991246|access-date=February 21, 2017|publisher=CBC News|date=February 20, 2017}} Opposes federal control overreaching into other jurisdictions.{{cite news|last1=Bernier|first1=Maxime|title=This Is The Worst Reason To Have Strong Federal Ministers|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/maxime-bernier/federal-government-money_b_14201230.html|access-date=April 6, 2017|publisher=CBC News|date=April 6, 2017}} Create stricter foreign aid standards and phase out development aid.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/861926467877 |title=Westmount abuse settlement, Maxime Bernier, AI poker player (Part 1) |publisher=CBC Player |date=2017-01-24 |access-date=2017-04-25}}{{cite tweet|user=MaximeBernier|author=Maxime Bernier|number=823713993399398400|date=January 24, 2017|title=$117M spent on Afghan education system that may have been embezzled. We should phase out development aid -->…}}

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;Background

Steven Blaney, 52, was the Shadow Minister of Public Works and Government Services (2015–2016) for the Conservative Opposition, and is the former Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (2013–2015), Minister of Veterans Affairs (2011–2013). He was the MP for Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis, Quebec (2015–2021) and Lévis—Bellechasse, Quebec (2006–2015).

:Date campaign announced: October 23, 2016{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/steven-blaney-conservative-1.3817893|title=Quebec MP Steven Blaney enters Conservative Party leadership race|work=cbc.ca|access-date=October 23, 2016}}

;Endorsements

;MPs:

;Senators: (2)

• Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu (Quebec),{{cite news|last1=Deschênes|first1=Érick|title=Blaney dévoile ses engagements pour le système de justice|url=http://www.journaldelevis.com/1298/18326/Blaney_devoile_ses_engagements_pour_le_systeme_de_justice.journaldelevis|access-date=February 12, 2017|publisher=Journal de Levis|date=February 7, 2017|language=fr}}
• Jean-Guy Dagenais (Quebec){{cite web|url=http://quebec.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/10/20/steven-blaney-direction-pcc_n_12577278.html|title=Steven Blaney dans la course à la direction du Parti conservateur du Canada|first=Catherine|last=Levesque|work=Huffington Post|date=October 20, 2016|access-date=October 26, 2016|language=fr}}

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;Policies: Supports banning the wearing of the niqab while voting, taking the citizenship oath, or by federal public servants, even if such a ban would require invoking the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution in order to override the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.{{cite web|url=http://globalnews.ca/news/3021779/conservative-stephen-blaney-niqab-ban/|title=Conservative leadership contender Steven Blaney reignites niqab ban debate|first=Amy|last=Minsky|work=globalnews.ca|access-date=October 25, 2016}} Also advocates testing of would be citizens on "their understanding and appreciation of Canada's core principles."{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/we-have-a-canadian-way-of-living-tory-leadership-candidate-steven-blaney-resurrects-niqab-debate|title='We have a Canadian way of living': Tory leadership candidate Steven Blaney resurrects niqab debate|work=nationalpost.com|access-date=October 25, 2016}} He wants to "beef up" screening. The number of immigrants he wants to bring in will be based upon labour-market studies.

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;Background

Michael Chong, 45, is the MP for Wellington—Halton Hills, Ontario (2004–present) and was the Deputy Shadow Minister of the Environment (2015–2016). He was Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Youth (2006) and Minister of Sport (2006). Chong resigned from the Harper cabinet in 2006 to protest the government's recognition of the Québécois as a nation within Canada. As a backbench MP he advocated democratic reforms in Parliament to limit the power of the Prime Minister's Office and party leaders over their caucuses and individual MPs and introduced the Reform Act to give caucuses the option of the power to remove party leaders, elect caucus chairs, and expel or readmit MPs, and elect interim leaders.{{cite news|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/veteran-mp-michael-chong-expected-to-enter-conservative-leadership-race|title=Veteran MP Michael Chong expected to enter Conservative leadership race|work=National Post|date=May 13, 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.guelphmercury.com/news-story/6237802-popular-mp-chong-considering-conservative-leadership-bid//|work=Guelph Mercury|date=January 18, 2016|title=Popular MP Chong considering Conservative leadership bid|access-date=January 20, 2016|archive-date=January 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119235205/http://www.guelphmercury.com/news-story/6237802-popular-mp-chong-considering-conservative-leadership-bid/|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/why-michael-chong-would-be-a-good-fit-as-tory-leader/article27306077/|work=The Globe and Mail|date=November 18, 2015|title=Why Michael Chong would be a good fit as Conservative leader}} He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party at the time of the merger.

:Date campaign announced: May 16, 2016{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/michael-chong-launches-bid-for-conservative-leadership/article30028606/|title=Michael Chong launches bid for Conservative leadership|work=theglobeandmail.com|access-date=July 13, 2016}}

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;MPs: (2)

• Peter Kent (Thornhill){{cite news|last1=Siekierski|first1=BJ|title=Peter Kent endorses Michael Chong for Conservative leadership|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2016/05/18/peter-kent-endorses-michael-chong-for-conservative-leadership/|access-date=18 May 2016|publisher=iPolitics|date=18 May 2016}}
• David Tilson (Dufferin—Caledon){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=801473102597255168|date=November 23, 2016|title=Honoured to receive the endorsement of @davidtilson, MP for Dufferin-Caledon today. Thank you my friend! #cpcldr…|accessdate=December 7, 2016}}

;Senators: (1)

• Victor Oh (Ontario){{cite news|last1=Grenier|first1=Éric|title=ANALYSIS Andrew Scheer leads endorsement race in Conservative leadership campaign|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/grenier-conservatives-endorsements-1.3931211|publisher=CBC News|date=16 January 2017|access-date=16 January 2017}}

;Provincial politicians: (1)

• Ted Arnott (Ontario MPP for Wellington—Halton Hills){{cite news|title=Ted Arnott on Michael Chong, ALS Fundraising and Opposition Politics|url=http://www.puslinchtoday.ca/2016/05/27/ted-arnott-on-michael-chong-als-fundraising-and-opposition-politics/|access-date=29 May 2016|publisher=puslinchToday|date=27 May 2016}}

;Municipal politicians: (1)

• Tracy McGibbon (Bancroft Town councillor){{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/tracy.garrettmcgibbon|title=Security Check Required |publisher=Facebook.com |access-date=2017-04-25}}

;Former MPs: (6)

• Pauline Browes (Scarborough Centre, 1984–1993){{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/michaelchongCPC/videos/611133162417946/ |title=Michael Chong - Former MP and Cabinet Minister Pauline |publisher=Facebook.com |date=2017-05-02 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• Chungsen Leung (Willowdale, 2011–2015){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=747832034731638784|date=June 28, 2016|title=Honoured to have the support of @ChungsenLeung, past Toronto MP for Willowdale. He understands what Canada's cities need. -MC}}
• John McDermid (Brampton, 1979–1993){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=834461300520603648|date=February 22, 2017|title=Proud to announce the support of former AB minister Gary Mar, ON MPP Ted Chudleigh & former MP John McDermid #cdnpoli #cpcldr}}
• Mike Wallace (Burlington, 2006–2015){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=747858520960184326|date=June 28, 2016|title=Michael Wallace, a GTA MP for 10 years, is one of the most diligent scrutinizers of gov't spending I know. I'm honoured to have his support.}}
• Rodney Weston (Saint John, 2008–2015){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=859072729701658624|date=May 1, 2017|title=Former Saint John MP Rodney Weston announces his endorsement of my campaign. Rodney's support demonstrates I can wi…}}
• Terence Young (Oakville, 2008–2015){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=811954052430962689|date=December 22, 2016|title=Terence Young, past MP for Oakville, welcome to our team! We are the winning coalition. #cpcldr}}

;Former Senators: (2)

• W. David Angus (Quebec, 1993–2012){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=857970798623154176|date=April 28, 2017|title=Delighted to announce the endorsement of Senator W. David Angus, Q.C. Ad.E. Read his full statement here:…|accessdate=September 19, 2016}}
• Erminie Cohen (New Brunswick, 1993–2001){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=777860302134124545|date=September 19, 2016|title=Thank you Erminie Cohen for your support! As a Senator you worked tirelessly to help those in need. -MC #cdnpoli|accessdate=September 19, 2016}}

;Former provincial politicians: (4)

• Ted Chudleigh (Ontario MPP for Halton, 1995–2014)
• Olga Ilich (British Columbia MLA for Richmond Centre, 2005–2009){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=849614865459286016|date=April 5, 2017|title=Statement from former BC Cabinet Minister Olga Ilich. Read more: #cpcldr}}
• Gary Mar (Alberta MLA for Calgary Nose Creek, 1993–2004, and Calgary-Mackay, 2004–2007)
• Réjean Savoie (New Brunswick MLA for Miramichi Bay, 1999–2003)
• Former municipal politicians: (1)
• Gordon Chong (Toronto City Councillor for Don Parkway, 1994–2000){{cite web|author=iPolitics Updated |url=https://ipolitics.ca/2016/07/27/inside-the-cpc-leaders-race/#michaelchong |title=Inside the CPC leaders race |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2016-07-27 |access-date=2017-04-25}}

;Other prominent individuals: (10)

• Yaroslav Baran (Conservative Party of Canada Communications Director, 2004–2008){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=821809308870594561|date=January 18, 2017|title=Proud to announce the endorsement of @YaroslavB #cpcldr}}
• Ches Crosbie (St. John's lawyer){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=790663456370360325|date=October 24, 2016|title=Very proud to have the endorsement of @ChesCrosbie - thank you! #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}
• Susan Elliott (PC Party National Director, 1999–2002){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=823915987514880000|date=January 24, 2017|title=Proud to have the support of Susan Elliott! #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}
• Alex Girard-Lord (New Brunswick PC Youth Association President){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=821883813571674112|date=January 19, 2017|title="PCNB youth president Alex Lord-Giroux backing Michael Chong after 13 candidates square off in Quebec City" #cpcldr}}
• Andrew MacDougall (Director of Communications, Prime Minister's Office 2012-2013){{cite web|author=Andrew MacDougall |url=https://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/macdougall-drum-roll-please-my-choice-for-conservative-leader-is |title=MacDougall: Drum roll please … my choice for Conservative leader is... |publisher=Ottawa Citizen |date=2017-05-05 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• Harry Near (PC National Campaign Director for the 1984 and 1988 federal elections){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=822466377206366209|date=January 20, 2017|title=Proud to have the support of Harry Near! #cpcldr}}
• Geoff Norquay (Director of Communications to Stephen Harper, 2004–2005){{cite tweet|user=MichaelChongMP|author=Michael Chong 🇨🇦|number=823553550546505728|date=January 23, 2017|title=Proud to have the support of Geoff Norquay! #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}
• William Stairs (Director of Communications, Prime Minister's Office 2006){{Cite web |url=https://www.chong.ca/william_stairs |title=William Stairs - Michael Chong - Opportunity. (EN) |access-date=March 1, 2017 |archive-date=March 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170302025148/https://www.chong.ca/william_stairs |url-status=dead }}
• Thomas Symons (Trent University Founder){{cite web|author=iPolitics Updated |url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/05/06/progressive-wing-of-conservative-party-on-life-support-mulroney-era-minister/ |title=Progressive wing of Conservative party 'on life support': Mulroney era minister |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-05-06 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• Peter White (Principal Secretary, Prime Minister's Office 1988–1989){{Cite web|url=https://www.hilltimes.com/2017/01/09/endorsements-those-who-have-them-flaunt-them/91769|title=Scheer's Conservative caucus support gives him the advantage, but leadership win not in the bag|first=The Hill|last=Times|date=January 9, 2017}}

;Organizations: (1)

• Greenpac{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/envirogreenpac/posts/1149520575115657|title=GreenPAC – Timeline – Facebook|work=facebook.com|access-date=July 13, 2016}}

;Media: (5)

• Andrew Coyne (National Post Columnist){{cite news|url=https://www.chong.ca/campaign-buzz|work=Michael Chong Leadership Website|title=Endorsements|access-date=March 1, 2017|archive-date=March 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170302025432/https://www.chong.ca/campaign-buzz|url-status=dead}}
• Scott Gilmore (Maclean's Columnist),
• Michael Harris (iPolitics Columnist){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/01/15/chong-could-reboot-tory-fortunes/ |title=Chong could reboot Tory fortunes |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-01-15 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Lawrence Martin (The Globe and Mail Columnist){{cite news|author=Lawrence Martin |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/chongs-the-best-choice-to-revive-the-conservatives/article34932270/ |title=Chong's the best choice to revive the Conservatives |publisher=The Globe and Mail |date=2017-05-09 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• Chris Selley (National Post Columnist)

}}

;Policies:

• Advocates modernizing democratic institutions and strengthening the independence of MPs and parliamentary committees.
• Calls for the privatization of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation's (CMHC) mortgage insurance and securitization business, a measure he says will make housing more affordable in Canada.{{cite news|last1=Fekete|first1=Jason|title=Tory leadership candidate Michael Chong wants to privatize CMHC to fight trend to higher housing prices|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/tory-leadership-candidate-michael-chong-wants-to-privatize-cmhc-to-fight-trend-to-higher-housing-prices|publisher=National Post|date=October 18, 2016|access-date=April 17, 2017}}
• Supports introducing a revenue neutral carbon tax. Chong's plan would phase in a carbon tax over a decade, while immediately cutting taxes by $18 billion and getting rid of green regulations and subsidies.{{cite news|last1=Cheadle|first1=Bruce|title=CPC leadership candidate Michael Chong pitches tax overhaul, carbon tax|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/cpc-leadership-candidate-michael-chong-pitches-tax-overhaul-carbon-tax/|publisher=MacLeans|date=November 2, 2016|access-date=April 17, 2017}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/its-a-rocky-tory-leadership-bid-for-pro-carbon-tax-michael-chong/article34087296/|title=Michael Chong's pro-carbon-tax stance could make for a rocky Tory leadership bid|last=Clark|first=Campbell|publisher=The Globe and Mail|date=February 19, 2017|access-date=April 17, 2017}}
• Believes that Canada needs an evidence-based immigration policy that would put economic interests at the forefront. He has criticized face-to-face values screening as a divisive tactic.

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;Background

Kellie Leitch, 46, was the MP for Simcoe—Grey, Ontario (2011–2019) and Shadow Minister of Health (2015–2016). In the Harper cabinet, she was Minister of Labour and the Status of Women (2013–2015).{{cite news|first=Bruce|last=Campion-Smith|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/12/12/tony-clement-organizers-meet-to-discuss-possible-leadership-bid.html|title=Tony Clement organizers meet to discuss possible leadership bid|work=The Toronto Star|date=December 12, 2015|access-date=December 12, 2015}}{{cite news|first=Paul|last=Wells|title=Conservative caucus unrest mounts|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/conservative-caucus-unrest-mounts/|access-date=November 1, 2015|work=Maclean's|date=October 23, 2015}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/kellie-leitch-mulling-run-for-conservative-leadership/article27170879/|title=Kellie Leitch mulling run for Conservative leadership|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=November 30, 2015}} She is an orthopaedic pediatric surgeon at SickKids Hospital and an associate professor at the University of Toronto.{{cite web

|title = Genome Canada-Board of Directors

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:Date campaign announced: April 6, 2016{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/conservative-leadership-race-kicks-off-with-kellie-leitch-bid-1.2847247|title=Kellie Leitch, Maxime Bernier enter Conservative leadership race|work=CTVNews|date=April 6, 2016|access-date=April 24, 2016}}

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;Endorsements

;MPs: (3)

• Ben Lobb (Huron—Bruce){{cite tweet|user=davidakin|author=David Akin 🇨🇦|number=793493438834548736|date=November 1, 2016|title=MPs @PeterVanLoan and @BenLobbMP endorse @KellieLeitch for #CPCLdr . Believe those are the first from caucus to endorse her.|accessdate=November 14, 2016}}
• Peter Van Loan (York—Simcoe)
• David Yurdiga (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake){{cite web|url=http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/2016/11/09/yurdiga-endorses-kellie-leitchs-leadership-campaign|title=Yurdiga endorses Kellie Leitch's leadership bid|last=nurun.com|work=fortmcmurraytoday.com|access-date=November 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161111161424/http://www.fortmcmurraytoday.com/2016/11/09/yurdiga-endorses-kellie-leitchs-leadership-campaign|archive-date=November 11, 2016|url-status=dead}}

;Senators:

;Provincial politicians:

;Municipal politicians:

;Former MPs: (1)

• Bob Dechert (Mississauga—Erindale, 2008–2015){{cite web|author=iPolitics |url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/03/21/leitch-campaign-wants-public-report-on-vote-fraud-claims/ |title=Leitch demands party report on who's behind 'fraudulent' vote-buying scheme |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-03-21 |access-date=2017-04-25}}

;Former Senators: (2)

• Consiglio Di Nino (Ontario, 1990–2012){{cite web|url=https://kellieworks.ca/retired-senator-and-long-time-conservative-consiglio-di-nino-endorses-kellie-leitch-for-conservative-party-leader/|title=Retired Senator and Long-time Conservative Consiglio Di Nino Endorses Kellie Leitch for Conservative Party Leader|date=September 21, 2016|work=Kellieworks.ca|access-date=October 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009143427/https://kellieworks.ca/retired-senator-and-long-time-conservative-consiglio-di-nino-endorses-kellie-leitch-for-conservative-party-leader/|archive-date=October 9, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}
• Michael Meighen (Ontario, 1990–2012; Chancellor of McGill University; grandson of Prime Minister Arthur Meighen)

;Former provincial politicians:

;Former municipal politicians:

;Other prominent individuals: (4)

• Richard Ciano (Ontario PC Party President, 2012–2016){{cite web|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/conservative-caucus-unrest-mounts/|title=Conservative caucus unrest mounts – Macleans.ca|date=October 23, 2015|work=macleans.ca|access-date=July 13, 2016}}
• Nick Kouvalis (Campaign Strategist for Conservative Party of Canada, BC Liberals; Chief of Staff to the Mayor of Toronto, 2010–2011){{cite web|url=http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/behind-kellie-leitchs-sort-of-campaign-for-conservative-leader/|title=Behind Kellie Leitch's 'sort-of' campaign for Conservative leader|date=April 7, 2016|work=MacLean's|access-date=August 19, 2016}}
• Paul Fromm (director, Canada First Immigration Reform Committee){{cite web|last1=Patriquin|first1=Martin|title=Inside Nick Kouvalis's fake news strategy|url=http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/inside-nick-kouvaliss-fake-news-strategy/|publisher=MacLean's|access-date=February 13, 2017|date=January 11, 2017}}

;Organizations: (2)

• Council of European Canadians{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-leadership-debate-moncton-tuesday-1.3883888 |title=Conservative leadership contenders spend more time agreeing than debating in Moncton, N.B. |publisher=CBC News |date=December 6, 2016|access-date=December 29, 2016}} although Leitch's campaign has rejected this endorsement.{{cite web|last1=Browne|first1=Rachel|title=I do not want their endorsement|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/part-of-canadas-so-called-alt-right-is-endorsing-kellie-leitch/|publisher=Vice|date=December 5, 2016|access-date=February 17, 2017}}
• Canadian Taxpayers Federation Generation Screwed project

;Media:

;Withdrawn Endorsements: (5)

• Steve Kent (Newfoundland and Labrador MHA for Mount Pearl North){{cite web|url=http://vocm.com/news/kent-pulls-support-for-federal-conservative-leitch/|title=VOCM – Kent Pulls Support for Federal Conservative Leitch|work=vocm.com|access-date=December 7, 2016|archive-date=November 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161127084440/http://vocm.com/news/kent-pulls-support-for-federal-conservative-leitch/|url-status=dead}}
• Hugh Segal (Senator for Ontario, 2005–2014){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2016/11/15/leitch-loses-prominent-endorsement-over-values-furor/|title=Leitch loses prominent endorsements over 'values' furor|work=ipolitics.ca|access-date=December 7, 2016}}
• Andrew Pringle (Toronto Police Services Board Chair),
• Ronald Atkey (St. Paul's, 1972–1974, 1979–1980){{cite web |url=http://erinotoole.ca/endorsements/ |title=Endorsements |publisher=Erinotoole.ca |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118040744/http://erinotoole.ca/endorsements/ |archive-date=November 18, 2016 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}
• Stanley Hartt (Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office 1989–1990)

}}

;Policies:

• Supports the decriminalization, but not legalization, of marijuana.{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/kellie-leitch-steps-back-from-visitor-screening-pledge-1.3368269|title=Kellie Leitch steps back from visitor screening pledge|work=CTV News|date=April 15, 2017|access-date=April 15, 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/marijuana-leadership-bernier-leitch-ambrose-1.3527691|title=Cracks appear in Tory policy on legal pot as leadership race heats up|website=cbc|access-date=2016-04-18}} Opposes a national tax on carbon emissions.{{cite web|url=https://kellieworks.ca/no-national-carbon-tax/|title=No National Carbon Tax – Kellie|work=kellieworks.ca|access-date=September 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815011910/https://kellieworks.ca/no-national-carbon-tax/|archive-date=August 15, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} Has suggested screening prospective immigrants using a "Canadian values" test.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/chris-alexander-conservative-leadership-1.3775439|title=Alexander, Blaney join 'declaring soon' camp in Conservative leadership race|work=CBC News|access-date=September 28, 2016}} Described Donald J. Trump's win of the American presidency as an "exciting message and one that we need delivered in Canada as well."{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/11/09/trumps-win-an-exciting-message-thats-needed-in-canada-kellie-leitch-says.html|title=Trump's win an 'exciting message' that's needed in Canada, Kellie Leitch says {{!}} Toronto Star|newspaper=The Toronto Star|date=November 9, 2016|access-date=2016-11-13}} Urged by hundreds of health professionals to honour her medical oath and work against Canada's controversial asbestos industry,{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/choose-ethics-over-asbestos-exports-mds-tell-physician-turned-tory-mp/article595457/|title=Choose ethics over asbestos exports, MDs tell physician-turned-Tory MP|work=theglobeandmail.com|access-date=November 14, 2016}} remained silent on the issue.{{cite web|url=http://www.simcoe.com/news-story/2005567-leitch-mum-on-asbestos/|title=Leitch mum on asbestos|last=Simcoe.com|work=simcoe.com|date=September 20, 2011 |access-date=December 7, 2016}} Calls for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to be defunded and dismantled with the exception of the provision of emergency services to rural and remote parts of Canada.{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/11/24/mp-kellie-leitch-calls-for-cbc-to-be-dismantled.html|title=Conservative MP Kellie Leitch calls for CBC to be dismantled – Toronto Star|work=thestar.com|date=November 24, 2016|access-date=December 7, 2016|last1=Alam|first1=Hina}}

File:Pierre Lemieux 2013.jpg

;Background

Pierre Lemieux, 54, is the former MP for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, Ontario (2006–2015). In the Harper government he was the Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages (2007–2008), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture (2008–2015), and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs (2015).{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Fekete|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/defeated-mp-pierre-lemieux-to-join-conservative-leadership-race-trumpeting-social-conservative-views|title=Defeated MP Pierre Lemieux to join Conservative leadership race, trumpeting social conservative views|work=National Post|date=August 22, 2016|access-date=August 24, 2016}}

:Date campaign announced: August 22, 2016

;Endorsements

;MPs:

;Senators:

;Provincial politicians:

;Municipal politicians:

;Former MPs:

;Former Senators:

;Former provincial politicians:

;Former municipal politicians:

;Other prominent individuals:

;Organizations: (3)

• Campaign Life Coalition
• Canadian Taxpayers Federation Generation Screwed project,
• Right Now{{cite tweet|user=JJ_McCullough|author=J.J. McCullough |author-link=J.J. McCullough |number=835176413464424449|date=February 24, 2017|title=Leading Canadian pro-life group rates Lemieux, Scheer as best would-be Tory leaders; Peterson, O'Leary as worst.}}

;Policies:

• Running as a social conservative, highlighting his opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage. Lemieux does not believe that screening potential immigration candidates to Canada would make Canada any safer. In March 2017, Pierre Lemieux received a rating of C− from the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights for his policies on firearms ownership in Canada.{{cite news|url=https://firearmrights.ca/en/ccfr-sits-down-face-to-face-with-the-cpc-leadership-candidates/ |title=CCFR sits down face to face with the CPC Leadership Candidates |newspaper=Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights |publisher=Firearmrights.ca |date=2017-02-12 |access-date=2017-04-25}}

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;Background

Deepak Obhrai, 66, was the MP for Calgary Forest Lawn, Alberta (2015–2019), and represented Calgary East, Alberta (1997–2015), was Shadow Minister of International Development (2015–2016), and was the Dean of the Conservative Caucus. In the Harper government he was the Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs (2006–2015).{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/06/23/deepak-obhrai-peter-mackay-conservative-leader_n_10635700.html|title=Deepak Obhrai May Run For Tory Leadership, But Won't Deny Backing Peter MacKay|work=Huffington Post|date=June 23, 2016|access-date=June 23, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=845862|title=Power Play: Concerns with Conservatives|work=CTVNews|date=April 8, 2016|access-date=April 24, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rcinet.ca/en/2016/09/06/deepak-obhrai-now-in-the-conservative-leadership-race/|title=Deepak Obhrai now in the Conservative leadership race|first=Radio Canada|last=International|work=rcinet.ca|date=September 6, 2016|access-date=October 20, 2016}} Obhrai was a member of the Canadian Alliance at the time of the merger.

:Date campaign announced: July 14, 2016{{cite web|first=Jason|last=Fekete|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/deepak-obhrai-fifth-to-join-conservative-leadership-race-as-mps-wait-on-peter-mackay|title=Deepak Obhrai fifth to join Conservative leadership race as MPs wait on Peter MacKay|work=National Post|date=July 13, 2016|access-date=July 15, 2016}}

;Endorsements

;MPs:

;Senators:

;Provincial politicians:

;Municipal politicians:

;Former MPs: (2)

• Corneliu Chisu (Pickering—Scarborough East, 2011–2015){{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/why-conservative-mp-deepak-obhrai-thinks-he-can-lead-the-party-back/article31078783/|title=Why Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai thinks he can lead the party back|work=The Globe and Mail|access-date=July 22, 2016}}
• Joe Daniel (Don Valley East, 2011–2015){{cite web|url=http://www.hilltimes.com/2016/08/19/fantino-joins-deepak-obhrai-tory-leadership-campaign-to-focus-on-minorities-immigrant-communities/77900|title= Fantino joins Deepak Obhrai Tory leadership campaign, to focus on minorities, immigrant communities|work=The Hill Times|access-date=August 19, 2016}}

;Former Senators:

;Former provincial politicians:

;Former municipal politicians:

;Other prominent individuals:

;Organizations: (1)

• Canadian Taxpayers Federation Generation Screwed project

;Media:

;Withdrawn Endorsements: (2)

• Julian Fantino (Former MP for Vaughan, 2010–2015){{cite web|author=Azzura Lalani |url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/03/27/julian-fantino-endorses-conservative-leadership-candidate-kevin-oleary.html |title=Julian Fantino endorses Conservative leadership candidate Kevin O'Leary |publisher=Toronto Star |date=2017-03-27 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Martin Shields (MP for Bow River){{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/tory-race-update-otoole-overtakes-scheer-saxton-dares-to-be-dull |title=Tory race update: O'Toole overtakes Scheer, Saxton dares to be dull |publisher=National Post |date=2017-03-24 |access-date=2017-04-25}}

;Policies:

• Advocates a more inclusive party. Had promised to withdraw in favour of Peter MacKay if he were to run. He wants to increase the number of privately sponsored refugees and cut the number of government-sponsored refugees.

File:Erin O'Toole.jpg

;Background

Erin O'Toole, 44, is the MP for Durham, Ontario (2012–2023) and was Shadow Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (2015–2016) for the Conservative Party in Opposition. Previously, he served as Minister of Veterans Affairs (2015).{{cite news|last1=Den Tandt|first1=Michael|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/michael-den-tandt-best-leader-for-tories-might-be-the-one-they-already-have|title=Michael Den Tandt: Best leader for Tories might be the one they already have|work=National Post|date=March 11, 2016}}{{cite web|first=Monique|last=Muise|url=http://globalnews.ca/news/2598220/plane-talk-erin-otoole-on-his-possible-leadership-run/|title=Plane Talk: Erin O'Toole on his possible leadership run|date=March 27, 2016|access-date=March 27, 2016|work=Global News}}

:Date campaign announced: October 14, 2016{{cite web|url=http://www.newstalk770.com/2016/10/14/152417/|title=Erin O'Toole enters Conservative leadership race|first=News Talk 770|last=Staff|work=newstalk770.com|access-date=October 20, 2016}}

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;Endorsements

;MPs: (31)

• Harold Albrecht (Kitchener—Conestoga){{cite tweet|user=Albrecht4KitCon|author=Harold Albrecht|number=845309933188984832|date=March 24, 2017|title=FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Harold Albrecht, MP endorses @ErinOTooleMP for Leadership of The Conservative Party of Canada|accessdate=15 October 2016}}
• Mel Arnold (North Okanagan—Shuswap){{Cite web|url=https://www.oakbaynews.com/news/conservatives-elect-new-leader/|title=VIDEO: Conservatives elect new leader|date=May 27, 2017|website=Oak Bay News}}
• Bob Benzen (Calgary Heritage){{cite web|author=iPolitics Updated |url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/05/01/newly-elected-mp-benzen-throws-support-to-otoole/ |title=Newly-elected MP Benzen throws support to O'Toole |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-05-01 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• James Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman)
• John Brassard (Barrie—Innisfil)
• Blaine Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe){{cite tweet|user=ErinOTooleMP|author=Erin O'Toole|number=837114484103663620|date=March 2, 2017|title=Our team just grew stronger as my friend @blainecalkinsmp - a strong voice for AB - decided to #JoinTheMission. You should too!|accessdate=15 October 2016}}
• Colin Carrie (Oshawa)
• Michael Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton)
• Gérard Deltell (Louis-Saint-Laurent){{cite web|author=iPolitics Updated |url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/03/10/gerard-deltell-endorses-erin-otoole-for-leadership/ |title=Gerard Deltell endorses Erin O'Toole for leadership |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-03-10 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Kerry Diotte (Edmonton Griesbach)
• Todd Doherty (Cariboo—Prince George)
• Jim Eglinski (Yellowhead){{cite tweet|user=ErinOTooleMP|author=Erin O'Toole|number=846413945158221824|date=March 27, 2017|title=Jim is a true champion for the men and women in the many uniforms who keep Canadians safe every day. I am thrilled…|accessdate=15 October 2016}}
• Ed Fast (Abbotsford){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/01/17/ed-fast-endorses-erin-otoole-for-tory-leadership/ |title=Ed Fast endorses Erin O'Toole for Tory leadership |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-01-17 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Joel Godin (Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier){{cite web|author=Erin O'Toole |url=https://www.facebook.com/erinotoolecpc/photos/pcb.1351364408288930/1351364238288947/?type=3&theater |title=Honoured that Joël Godin, MP for... |publisher=Facebook |date=2017-04-27 |access-date=2017-04-27}}
• Rachael Harder (Lethbridge){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/04/24/three-alberta-tory-mps-endorse-otoole/ |title=Three Alberta Tory MPs endorse O'Toole |date=April 24, 2017 |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Randy Hoback (Prince Albert)
• Pat Kelly (Calgary Rocky Ridge)
• Robert Kitchen (Souris—Moose Mountain)
• Ron Liepert (Calgary Signal Hill){{cite tweet|user=ErinOTooleMP|author=Erin O'Toole|number=811639570580307968|date=December 21, 2016|title=My colleague and friend @RonLiepert has #JoinedTheMission. Honoured to have his support. Join our growing team at…|accessdate=15 October 2016}}
• Larry Maguire (Brandon—Souris){{cite tweet|user=LarryMaguireMP|author=Larry Maguire|number=794585152684953600|date=November 4, 2016|title=I am proud to endorse @ErinOTooleMP to be the next Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. -LM #cpcldr|accessdate=15 October 2016}}
• Kelly McCauley (Edmonton West){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/03/02/jilted-mp-mccauley-ditches-scheer-endorsement-for-otoole/ |title=Jilted! MP McCauley ditches Scheer endorsement for O'Toole |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-03-02 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Cathy McLeod (Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo)
• Glen Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner)
• Blake Richards (Banff—Airdrie)
• Jamie Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock),
• Martin Shields (Bow River)
• Bev Shipley (Lambton—Kent—Middlesex){{cite web|last=Brown |first=Mark |url=http://blackburnnews.com/sarnia/sarnia-news/2017/03/26/otoole-collects-local-endorsements/ |title=O'Toole Collects Local Endorsements |publisher=BlackburnNews.com |date=2017-03-26 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Robert Sopuck (Dauphin—Swan River—Neepawa)
• Karen Vecchio (Elgin—Middlesex—London){{cite tweet|user=davidakin|author=David Akin 🇨🇦|number=810996346668941312|date=December 19, 2016|title=#CPCLdr news: @ErinOTooleMP is endorsed by MP @karen_vecchio and frmr MP Ed Holder.|accessdate=15 October 2016}}
• Dianne Watts (South Surrey—White Rock){{cite tweet|user=ErinOTooleMP|author=Erin O'Toole|number=822543787125784580|date=January 20, 2017|title=Enjoying my time in BC and thrilled to announce that @DianneLWatts has #JoinedTheMission. Join our growing team at…|accessdate=15 October 2016}}
• Kevin Waugh (Saskatoon—Grasswood){{cite news|last1=Tasker|first1=John Paul|title=Erin O'Toole enters crowded field vying for Conservative leadership|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/erin-otoole-leadership-1.3804827|access-date=15 October 2016|publisher=CBC News|date=14 October 2016}}

;Senators: (4)

• Nancy Greene Raine (British Columbia){{cite tweet|user=Cathy_McLeod|author=Cathy McLeod MP|number=846435663780073472|date=March 27, 2017|title=Welcome aboard Jim & also @SenNGreeneRaine}}
• Fabian Manning (Newfoundland and Labrador)
• Bob Runciman (Ontario){{cite tweet|user=janicedickson|author=Janice Dickson|number=841360780259921920|date=March 13, 2017|title=Senator Bob Runciman endorses @ErinOTooleMP for leadership #cpcldr}}
• Vernon White (Ontario){{cite tweet|user=ErinOTooleMP|author=Erin O'Toole|number=858389576108388352|date=April 29, 2017|title=Honoured to have the endorsement of Senator Vernon White in this leadership race. Senator White is a strong public…}}

;Provincial politicians: (17)

• Bob Bailey (Ontario MPP for Sarnia—Lambton){{cite tweet|user=BobBaileyPC|author=Bob Bailey|number=845775731963637760|date=March 25, 2017|title=Pleased to announce support for Erin O'Toole for leader of the CPC party of Canada. Experience and family values will make him a great PM.}}
• Jamie Baillie (Nova Scotia MLA for Cumberland South; PC Party of Nova Scotia Leader; Leader of the Opposition){{cite tweet|user=ErinOTooleMP|author=Erin O'Toole|number=828680123599712256|date=February 6, 2017|title=Today @JamieBaillie #JoinedTheMission. Liberals think they own Atlantic Canada, but I'll never take you for granted…}}
• Lorne Coe (Ontario MPP for Whitby—Oshawa){{cite news|url=https://erinotoole.ca/10-ontario-mpps-endorse-erin-otoole-for-leadership-of-the-conservative-party-of-canada/|title=10 Ontario MPPs endorse Erin O'Toole for Leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada|access-date=February 15, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215133020/https://erinotoole.ca/10-ontario-mpps-endorse-erin-otoole-for-leadership-of-the-conservative-party-of-canada/|archive-date=February 15, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Vic Fedeli (Ontario MPP for Nipissing)
• Michael Harris (Ontario MPP for Kitchener—Conestoga){{cite tweet|user=Michaelharrispc|author=Michael Harris|number=827896558901395456|date=February 4, 2017|title=Air Force captain, corporate lawyer, veterans affairs minister and dad. #jointhemission erinotoole.ca for #cpcldr…}}
• Stacey Hassard (Yukon MLA for Pelly-Nisutlin; Interim Leader of the Yukon Party),{{cite news|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/04/05/otoole-unveils-northern-policy-and-three-endorsements/ |title=O'Toole unveils northern policy and three endorsements |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-04-05 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Wade Istchenko (Yukon MLA for Kluane)
• Scott Kent (Yukon MLA for Copperbelt South)
• Brian Macdonald (New Brunswick MLA for Fredericton West-Hanwell){{cite tweet|user=BrianTMacdonald|author=Brian Macdonald|number=809752317297905665|date=December 16, 2016|title=Great to have my friend @ErinOTooleMP back in #NB. I'm proud to support Erin for the leadership of @CPC_HQ #JoinTheMission}}
• Norm Miller (Ontario MPP for Parry Sound—Muskoka)
• Rick Nicholls (Chatham-Kent—Essex)
• Randy Pettapiece (Ontario MPP for Perth—Wellington)
• Laurie Scott (Ontario MPP for Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock)
• Todd Smith (Ontario MPP for Prince Edward—Hastings){{cite tweet|user=ToddSmithPC|author=Todd Smith|number=863464995966898176|date=May 13, 2017|title=Proud to endorse @ErinOTooleMP for next leader @CPC_HQ during visit to @BAY_OF_QUINTE. #onpoli #canpoli #leadership}}
• Lisa Thompson (Ontario MPP for Huron—Bruce)
• Bill Walker (Ontario MPP for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound)
• John Yakabuski (Ontario MPP for Renfrew—Nipissing—Pembroke)

;Municipal politicians: (4)

• Nancy Deni (Sudbury Catholic District School Board Trustee for Zone 4){{cite tweet|user=deni_nancy|author=Nancy Deni 🇨🇦|number=856584780401528833|date=April 24, 2017|title=I just signed up to support @ErinOTooleMP for Conservative Leader. #JoinTheMission at erinotoole.ca #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}
• Kelly Elliott (Thames Centre Town Councillor for Ward 1){{cite tweet|user=ErinOTooleMP|author=Erin O'Toole|number=846542943133544448|date=March 28, 2017|title=Thanks for the support @kellyelliottmcm! @late2game - #JoinTheMission check out policies here}}
• Jody Mitic (Ottawa City Councillor for Innes){{cite tweet|user=JODYMITIC|author=Jody Mitic 🇨🇦|number=787316924384419840|date=October 15, 2016|title=@jpphaneuf @ErinOTooleMP @CPC_HQ -Sure have. He has my full support whatever I can do}}
• Dave Myette (Saugeen Shores Town Councillor for Saugeen){{cite tweet|user=MyetteDave|author=Dave Myette|number=794359537314779136|date=November 4, 2016|title=I support Erin O'Toole for Conservative Leader — Proven Ready. And for the next Prime Minister of Canada!}}

;Former MPs: (12)

• Diane Ablonczy (Calgary Nose Hill, 1993–2015){{cite tweet|user=janicedickson|author=Janice Dickson|number=838782550885740546|date=March 6, 2017|title=Diane Ablonczy, former MP for Calgary-Nose Hill, endorses @ErinOTooleMP for leadership #cdnpoli #cpcldr}}
• Ronald Atkey (St. Paul's, 1972–1974, 1979–1980)
• Laurie Hawn (Edmonton Centre, 2006–2015){{cite tweet|user=ErinOTooleMP|author=Erin O'Toole|number=811286698650988544|date=December 20, 2016|title=Laurie Hawn has #JoinedTheMission to bring common sense back to Ottawa. Are you with us?…}}
• Ed Holder (London West, 2008–2015)
• Randy Kamp (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission, 2004–2015)
• Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, 1997–2015){{cite news|title=Five Former MPs endorse Erin O'Toole for Leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada|url=https://erinotoole.ca/five-former-mps-endorse-erin-otoole-for-leadership-of-the-conservative-party-of-canada/|access-date=December 6, 2016|work=Erin O'Toole Leadership Campaign|date=December 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220120252/https://erinotoole.ca/five-former-mps-endorse-erin-otoole-for-leadership-of-the-conservative-party-of-canada/|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=dead}}
• Wladyslaw Lizon (Mississauga East—Cooksville, 2011–2015)
• Barbara McDougall (St. Paul's, 1984–1993)
• Bill McKnight (Kindersley—Lloydminster, 1979-1993){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/05/15/otoole-gathers-more-endorsements-in-dying-days-of-campaign/ |title=O'Toole gathers more endorsements in dying days of campaign |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-05-15 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• Ted Opitz (Etobicoke Centre, 2011–2015)
• Bernard Trottier (Etobicoke—Lakeshore, 2011–2015)
• David Wilks (Kootenay—Columbia, 2011–2015)

;Former Senators: (1)

• Marjory LeBreton (Ontario, 1993-2015){{cite web |url=http://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/live-blog/conservativeconventionresults |title=Conservatives await leadership results as final voting underway |publisher=CBC News |date=2017-05-27 |access-date=2017-07-08 |archive-date=May 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528005657/http://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/live-blog/conservativeconventionresults |url-status=dead }}

;Former provincial politicians: (6)

• Dave Boushy (Ontario MPP for Sarnia, 1995–1999)
• John Hamm (Nova Scotia MLA for Pictou Centre, 1993–2006; Premier of Nova Scotia, 1999–2006),{{cite tweet|user=Melanie_Paradis|author=Melanie Paradis|number=829314181283315714|date=February 8, 2017|title=Another major endorsement for @ErinOTooleMP this morning - former Nova Scotia Premier John Hamm! #cpcldr #cdnpoli…}}
• Frank Klees (Ontario MPP for York North, 1995–1999; Oak Ridges, 1999–2007; Newmarket—Aurora, 2007–2014){{cite tweet|user=ErinOTooleMP|author=Erin O'Toole|number=847911487901499392|date=March 31, 2017|title=Fortunate to have former Ontario Minister @Frank_Klees #JoinTheMission. A friend & early champion of a united Conservative party. #CPCLdr}}
• Mike Nixon (Yukon MLA for Porter Creek South, 2011-2016)
• John O'Toole (Ontario MPP for Durham, 1995–2014 and Erin O'Toole's father){{cite web|first=Parvaneh|last=Pessian|url=http://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/6911571-durham-mp-erin-o-toole-launches-conservative-leadership-bid-in-bowmanville/|title=Durham MP Erin O'Toole launches Conservative leadership bid in Bowmanville|date=October 14, 2016|access-date=October 14, 2016|work=durhamregion.com}}
• Bill Saunderson (Ontario MPP for Eglinton, 1995–1999){{cite tweet|user=spaikin|author=Steve Paikin|number=827266930922840066|date=February 2, 2017|title=just saw former mike harris cab. min. bill saunderson. says he's backing @ErinOTooleMP 4 @CPC_HQ leader but hadn't…}}

;Former municipal politicians: (2)

• Michelle Branch (Bathurst City Councillor, 2012–2016){{cite tweet|user=ErinOTooleMP|author=Erin O'Toole|number=840772489059917824|date=March 12, 2017|title=Merci @counmichbranch!}}
• Dean Drysdale (Langley Municipal Councillor, 1996–2002){{cite tweet|user=ErinOTooleMP|author=Erin O'Toole|number=861606013148905472|date=May 8, 2017|title=Honoured to have the support and endorsement of candidate, business leader and veteran @deandrysdalecpc in this lea…}}

;Other prominent individuals: (3)

• David Bertschi (Liberal Party of Canada Leadership Contestant, 2013){{cite tweet|user=David_Bertschi|author=David Bertschi|number=811577702213885952|date=December 21, 2016|title=Nice to see Canadians care about democracy and support strong, experienced leadership.}}{{cite tweet|user=David_Bertschi|author=David Bertschi|number=806373178633289728|date=December 7, 2016|title=Thank you for taking a substantive approach to leadership @ErinOTooleMp.}}
• Ted Laking (Chief of Staff to the Yukon Leader of the Opposition){{cite web|author=Ted Laking |url=https://twitter.com/tedlaking |title=Ted Laking (@tedlaking) |publisher=Twitter |date=2017-04-21 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Dan Lindsay (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba President; Conservative Party of Canada Leadership Contestant, 2017){{cite web|author=iPolitics |url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/01/12/former-candidate-and-physician-endorses-otoole/ |title=Former candidate and physician endorses O'Toole |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-01-12 |access-date=2017-04-25}}

;Organizations: (1)

• CANZUK International{{cite web|url=http://www.canzukinternational.com/2017/02/pro-canzuk-leader-meets-with-canzuk.html |title=Pro-CANZUK Leader Meets With |date=February 18, 2017 |publisher=CANZUK International |access-date=2017-04-25}}

;Media:

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;Policies:

O'Toole policies wants to give tax credits for youth underemployment and student debt. He wants to restructure temporary foreign worker and provincial nominee programs.

File:Rick-Peterson (portrait).jpg

;Background

Rick Peterson, 61, is a venture capitalist, party fundraiser, the principal of Peterson Capital, and a former candidate for leadership of the British Columbia Conservative Party."B.C. venture capitalist eyes run at leadership", National Post, August 26, 2016, pg A4 He was a member of the Progressive Conservatives at the time of the merger.{{cite web|author=Ryan Maloney |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/03/14/rick-peterson-conservative-leadership-race-2017_n_15367570.html |title=Rick Peterson 'Ain't Flipping Around' When He Says He'll Win Tory Leadership |publisher=Huffington Post |date=March 14, 2017 |access-date=April 28, 2017}}

:Date campaign announced: October 18, 2016

;Endorsements

;MPs:

;Senators:

;Provincial politicians:

;Municipal politicians:

;Former MPs: (1)

• Bill Clarke (Vancouver Quadra, 1973–1984)

;Former Senators:

;Former provincial politicians:

;Former municipal politicians:

;Other prominent individuals: (3)

• Brian Day (Canadian Medical Association President, 2006–2008){{cite web |url=https://www.petersonleader.ca/2017/02/15/former-head-of-the-canadian-medical-association-dr-brian-day-endorses-rick-peterson/ |title=Former Head of the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Brian Day, Endorses Rick Peterson |publisher=Petersonleader.ca |date=2017-02-15 |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301181458/https://www.petersonleader.ca/2017/02/15/former-head-of-the-canadian-medical-association-dr-brian-day-endorses-rick-peterson/ |archive-date=March 1, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
• Karen Mortfield (Press Secretary to the Ontario PC Leader, 1990–1993)
• Mark Mullins (Former Fraser Institute President){{cite news|url=http://business.financialpost.com/news/fp-street/rick-peterson-tory-leadership-candidate-being-advised-by-mark-mullins-former-executive-director-at-fraser-institute |title=Rick Peterson, Tory leadership candidate being advised by Mark Mullins, ex-director at Fraser Institute |newspaper=Financial Post |date=2016-10-06 |access-date=2017-04-25|last1=Critchley |first1=Barry }}

;Organizations: (1)

• Canadian Taxpayers Federation Generation Screwed project

;Policies:

• Advocates a flat federal income tax rate of 15% and eliminating corporate income taxes and raising the GST to 9%.{{cite web|url=https://www.petersonleader.ca/2017/03/18/petersons-flat-15-federal-income-tax-rate-will-end-the-fleecing-of-canadians/|title=Peterson's Flat 15% Federal Income Tax Rate Will End The Fleecing Of Canadians|date=March 18, 2017|website=Rick Peterson Official Campaign Web Site|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411060407/https://www.petersonleader.ca/2017/03/18/petersons-flat-15-federal-income-tax-rate-will-end-the-fleecing-of-canadians/|archive-date=April 11, 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite web |title=Rick Peterson |url=http://www.cpac.ca/en/conservative-leadership-rick-peterson/ |website=cpac.ca |publisher=CPAC |access-date=8 February 2019}} Supports boosting terrorist surveillance and enhance security screening for immigrants.
• Advocates offering citizenship to almost 250,000 skilled workers a year by 2022, triple today's levels, and to 35,000 business people, more than five times today's level while freezing refugee integration to the levels of Harper Era.{{cite web|url=https://www.petersonleader.ca/2017/03/06/rick-petersons-plan-to-build-canada-together/|title=RICK PETERSON'S PLAN TO BUILD CANADA TOGETHER|date=March 6, 2017|website=Rick Peterson Official Campaign Web Site|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411142525/https://www.petersonleader.ca/2017/03/06/rick-petersons-plan-to-build-canada-together/|archive-date=April 11, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Would reform health care provincial transfer payments and equalization payments.{{cite web|url=https://www.petersonleader.ca/2017/02/13/rick-petersons-plan-for-renewed-federalism-more-for-canadians-in-need/|title=RICK PETERSON'S PLAN FOR RENEWED FEDERALISM: MORE FOR CANADIANS IN NEED|date=February 14, 2017|website=Rick Peterson Official Campaign Web Site|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170408083301/https://www.petersonleader.ca/2017/02/13/rick-petersons-plan-for-renewed-federalism-more-for-canadians-in-need/|archive-date=April 8, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Calls for Canada Revenue Agency to withdraw from Quebec and to transfer the administration and collection of the income tax in the province to Revenue Quebec.{{cite web|url=https://www.petersonleader.ca/2017/04/05/peterson-calls-for-revenue-canada-exit-from-quebec/|title=Peterson Calls For Revenue Canada Exit from Quebec|date=April 5, 2017|website=Rick Peterson Official Campaign Web Site|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411142521/https://www.petersonleader.ca/2017/04/05/peterson-calls-for-revenue-canada-exit-from-quebec/|archive-date=April 11, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Would take Canada out of the UN firearms marking scheme and to allow open carry of restricted firearms in the bush.{{cite web|url=https://www.petersonleader.ca/2017/03/13/peterson-proposes-sweeping-firearms-policy-changes-2/|title=PETERSON PROPOSES SWEEPING FIREARMS POLICY CHANGES|date=March 13, 2017|website=Rick Peterson Official Campaign Web Site|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411060410/https://www.petersonleader.ca/2017/03/13/peterson-proposes-sweeping-firearms-policy-changes-2/|archive-date=April 11, 2017|url-status=dead}} Received a rating of C− from the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights for his policies{{cite web|url=https://firearmrights.ca/en/ccfr-report-cards-cpc-leadership-election/ |title=CCFR "Report Cards", CPC Leadership Election |publisher=Firearmrights.ca |date=2017-03-03 |access-date=2017-04-25}} and a rating of C from the National Firearms Association.{{cite web|url=https://nfa.ca/cpc-leadership-candidate-report-card-firearms-policy/ |title=CPC Leadership Candidate Report Card – Firearms Policy |date=March 28, 2017 |publisher=National Firearms Association |access-date=2017-04-25}}

File:Lisa Raitt - 2017 (36917974502) (cropped)2.jpg

;Background

Lisa Raitt, 49, was the MP for Milton, Ontario (2015–2019), previously Halton, Ontario (2008–2015) and the former Shadow Minister of Finance (2015–2016), Minister of Transport (2013–2015), Minister of Labour (2010–2013), Minister of Natural Resources (2008–2010), President and CEO of the Toronto Port Authority (2002–2008).{{cite news|title=10 possible contenders as Conservatives plan leadership race|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/10-possible-contenders-as-conservatives-plan-leadership-race-1.2737738|access-date=January 16, 2015|work=CTV News|date=January 14, 2015}} Stepped down from shadow cabinet on October 14, 2016, to prepare for leadership bid.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-leadership-race-raitt-o-toole-1.3804633|title=Tory leadership race: Raitt steps down as critic as O'Toole enters the race|work=cbc.ca|access-date=October 20, 2016}}

:Date campaign announced: November 2, 2016{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/lisa-raitt-conservative-leadership-1.3833061|title=Raitt makes Conservative leadership run official|work=cbc.ca|access-date=November 14, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/11/02/lisa-raitt-conservative-leadership-race-2017_n_12773568.html|title=She's Running For Tory Leader|work=huffingtonpost.ca|access-date=November 14, 2016}}

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;Endorsements

;MPs: (3)

• Dean Allison (Niagara West){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=807609819121192960|date=December 10, 2016|title=Thanks @DeanAllisonMP! Join our growing team: #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}
• Phil McColeman (Brantford—Brant){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=810950762968809472|date=December 19, 2016|title=Let's keep growing: #cdnpoli #cpcldr}}
• Bruce Stanton (Simcoe North){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=807257848770129920|date=December 9, 2016|title=Join our team: #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}

;Senators: (1)

• Judith Seidman (Quebec){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=809865046071316481|date=December 16, 2016|title=Join our growing team: #cdnpoli #cpcldr}}

;Provincial politicians: (3)

• Alfie MacLeod (Nova Scotia MLA for Sydney River-Mira-Louisbourg){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=812369412351291392|date=December 23, 2016|title=Join us: #cdnpoli #cpcldr}}
• Lisa MacLeod (Ontario MPP for Nepean—Carleton){{cite tweet|user=MacLeodLisa|author=Lisa MacLeod|number=794183775135494144|date=November 3, 2016|title=Proud to support @lraitt}}
• Eddie Orrell (Nova Scotia MLA for Northside-Westmount){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=821772900734795776|date=January 18, 2017|title=Our team keeps growing! I am proud to announce 8 new endorsements. Join our team today}}

;Municipal politicians: (4)

• Cecil Clarke (Mayor of Cape Breton RM){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=794693098836283392|date=November 5, 2016|title=Such a warm welcome at home in Cape Breton. Thanks to @MayorCBRM and all who came to our rally! #cdnpoli #cpcldr}}
• Mike Cluett (Halton Regional Councillor for Milton South){{cite tweet|user=Mike_Cluett|author=Councillor Mike Cluett|number=816397596751228928|date=January 3, 2017|title=If you haven't already signed up to support @lraitt Lisa Raitt for CPC leader, go visit tod…}}
• Gordon Krantz (Mayor of Milton){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=811977711434469376|date=December 22, 2016|title=Join our growing team: #cdnpoli #cpcldr}} Michel Plourde (Mayor of Danville)

;Former MPs: (12)

• Scott Armstrong (Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley, 2009–2015)
• Keith Ashfield (Frederiction, 2008–2015){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=806502622136037376|date=December 7, 2016|title=Day 2 of our 20 Days of Endorsements! We're building a team of the best and brightest to win in 2019:…}}
• John Carmichael (Don Valley West, 2011–2015){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=806884188997767168|date=December 8, 2016|title=We're building the best and brightest team. Join us: #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}
• Rob Clarke (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, 2008–2015){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=809535844650455040|date=December 15, 2016|title=Join our team: #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}
• Mary Collins (Capilano—Howe Sound, 1984–1993){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=852262001657217024|date=April 12, 2017|title=Lots of energy at our events today in #BC as my #cpcldr campaign is endorsed by former Minister of Health Mary Coll…}}
• Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Delta, 2011–2015){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=808396673638666240|date=December 12, 2016|title=Join our team: #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}
• Paul Forseth (New Westminster—Coquitlam, 1993–2006){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=860579575235063808|date=May 5, 2017|title=Proud to have such a dedicated team working across Canada on my #CPCldr campaign! Show your support here:…}}
• Robert Goguen (Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, 2011–2015){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=806219518020349956|date=December 6, 2016|title=Thanks Robert! Join our growing team: #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}
• Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, 2004–2015){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=809132435959152641|date=December 14, 2016|title=We're building the best and brightest team. Join us: #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}
• Dick Harris (Cariboo—Prince George, 1993–2015) Ted Menzies (Macleod, 2004–2013{{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=824640611789766656|date=January 26, 2017|title=Happy to welcome @TedMenzies to our team! #cpcldr}}
• Darrel Stinson (Okanagan—Shuswap, 1993–2006)

;Former Senators: (1)

• Hugh Segal (Ontario, 2005-2014)

;Former provincial politicians: (6)

• Keith Bain (Nova Scotia MLA for Victoria-The Lakes, 2006–2013),
• Currie Dixon (Yukon MLA for Copperbelt North, 2011–2016)
• Phil Gillies (Ontario MPP for Brantford, 1981–1987){{cite tweet|user=PhilGillies|author=Phil Gillies|number=827680020420231168|date=February 4, 2017|title=I'm all in with @lraitt for #cpc leader! Smart, focused on economy. Compassionate, experienced - Lisa's right for Canada! #canpoli}}
• Rodney MacDonald (Nova Scotia MLA for Inverness, 1999-2009; Premier of Nova Scotia, 2006-2009)
• Darrell Pasloski (Yukon MLA for Mountainview, 2011–2016; Premier of Yukon, 2011–2016){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=851845754671034368|date=April 11, 2017|title=Leaving Whitehorse on the heels of a huge endorsement from former Premier @DarrellPasloski Thank you for your suppo…}}
• John Snobelen (Ontario MPP for Mississauga West, 1995–2003)

;Former municipal politicians: (1)

• Case Ootes (Toronto City Councillor for Toronto—Danforth, 1998–2010; Deputy Mayor of Toronto, 1998–2003){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=808787888607477770|date=December 13, 2016|title=Let's keep growing! Join our team: #cdnpoli #cpcldr}}

;Other prominent individuals: (1)

• Kinsey Schurm (Ontario PC Youth Association President){{cite tweet|user=lraitt|author=Lisa Raitt|number=810254367819448320|date=December 17, 2016|title=We're building the best and brightest team. Join us: #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}

;Organizations: (1)

Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Generation Screwed project

;Media: (3)

• Mark Bonokoski (Toronto Sun Columnist){{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2017/03/30/waste-of-time-tories-should-get-off-ballot |title=Waste-of-time candidates should get off Conservative ballot |publisher=Torontosun.com |date=2017-03-30 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• John Ivison (National Post Columnist){{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/john-ivison-forget-the-rest-mackay-raitt-are-best-tory-choices-to-unseat-trudeau|title=John Ivison: Forget about the rest. MacKay, Raitt are best Conservative choices to unseat Trudeau|work=nationalpost.com|access-date=November 14, 2016}}
• Rick Salutin (Toronto Star Columnist){{cite web|author=Rick Salutin |url=https://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2017/01/12/lisa-raitt-or-kevin-oleary-thats-easy.html |title=Lisa Raitt or Kevin O'Leary? That's easy: Salutin |publisher=Toronto Star |date=2017-01-12 |access-date=2017-04-25}}

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;Policies: Opposes Leitch's proposal to screen immigrants for "anti-Canadian values".{{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2016/11/03/raitt-slams-leitchs-anti-canadian-values-screening-proposal/|title=Raitt slams Leitch's 'anti-Canadian values' screening proposal|work=ipolitics.ca|date=November 3, 2016|access-date=November 14, 2016}} She will "introduce balanced budgets, repeal carbon pricing legislation and prioritize the development of Canada's natural resources."

• Firearms policy. In March 2017, Raitt received a rating of C+ from the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights for her policies on firearms ownership in Canada. In April, she received a rating of D from the National Firearms Association.

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;Background

Andrew Saxton, 53, is the former Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance (2013–2015), Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and for Western Economic Diversification (2011–2013), MP for North Vancouver (2008–2015), former chief executive officer of King George Financial Corporation.

:Date campaign announced: October 18, 2016{{cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/10/18/former-mp-andrew-saxton-businessman-rick-peterson-join-conservative-leadership-race.html|title=Former MP Andrew Saxton, businessman Rick Peterson join Conservative leadership race – Toronto Star|work=thestar.com|date=October 18, 2016|access-date=October 20, 2016}}

;Endorsements

;MPs:

;Senators:

;Provincial politicians:

;Municipal politicians:

;Former MPs: (3)

• Joyce Bateman (Winnipeg South Centre, 2011–2015){{cite tweet|user=Andrewesaxton|author=Andrew Saxton|number=856545327922466819|date=April 24, 2017|title=Proud to have the endorsement of my friend and former MP for Winnipeg South Centre Joyce Bateman. #cpcldr…}}
• John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, 1993–2006, 2008–2015){{cite web|url=http://andrewsaxton.ca/|title=Andrew Saxton – Conservative Leadership|work=andrewsaxton.ca|access-date=December 7, 2016}}
• John Fraser (Vancouver South, 1972–1993; Speaker of the House of Commons, 1986–1993){{cite web |url=http://andrewsaxton.ca/endorsement/hon-john-fraser/ |title=Hon. John Fraser |publisher=Andrewsaxton.ca |date=2017-03-28 |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312055104/http://andrewsaxton.ca/endorsement/hon-john-fraser/ |archive-date=March 12, 2017 |url-status=dead }}

;Former Senators: (1)

• Noël Kinsella (New Brunswick, 1990–2014; Speaker of the Senate, 2006–2014){{cite tweet|user=Andrewesaxton|author=Andrew Saxton|number=789872027842719744|date=October 22, 2016|title=Having a great time at the @pcnbca leadership convention with the my #nb campaign chair Noel Kinsella. #nbpoli|accessdate=November 14, 2016}}

;Former provincial politicians:

;Former municipal politicians:

;Other prominent individuals:

;Organizations: (1)

• Canadian Taxpayers Federation Generation Screwed project

;Media: (1)

• David Holmes Black (Black Press Owner)

;Policies:

Saxton's campaign is an economic platform. He plans on lowering taxes and balancing the budget.

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Andrew Scheer, 38, Opposition House Leader (2015–2016), MP for Regina—Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan (2004–present), Speaker of the House of Commons (2011–2015). Scheer was a member of the Canadian Alliance at the time of the merger.

:Date campaign announced: September 28, 2016{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/andrew-scheer-conservative-leadership-race-1.3780707|title=Ex-Commons Speaker set to officially enter Conservative leadership race Wednesday|work=cbc.ca|access-date=September 27, 2016}}

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;Endorsements

;MPs: (24)

• Ziad Aboultaif (Edmonton Manning)
• David Anderson (Cypress Hills—Grasslands){{cite tweet|user=AndrewScheer|author=Andrew Scheer|number=849712350450122753|date=April 5, 2017|title=.@DavidAndersonSK joins the team! Thank you for you support! #ScheerMomentum|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}
• John Barlow (Foothills)
• Luc Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable){{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Marie-Danielle|title=Four Quebec MPs endorse Tory leadership candidate Andrew Scheer ahead of French debate|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/four-quebec-mps-endorse-scheer|access-date=February 13, 2017|publisher=National Post|date=January 12, 2017}}
• Kelly Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek)
• Sylvie Boucher (Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île d'Orléans—Charlevoix)
• Ted Falk (Provencher)
• Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan){{cite news|title=Early signs of a draft Andrew Scheer effort emerge|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2016/07/26/andrew-scheer-for-conservative-leader/|access-date=September 11, 2016|work=IPolitics|date=July 26, 2016}}
• Marilyn Gladu (Sarnia—Lambton){{cite tweet|user=MPMarilynGladu|author=Marilyn Gladu|number=804014629454282760|date=November 30, 2016|title=Pleased to support MP Andrew Scheer for the CPC Leadership Campaign - he has what it takes to lead Canada into 2019…|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}
• Matt Jeneroux (Edmonton Riverbend)
• Tom Lukiwski (Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan){{cite news|title=Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer running for Conservative Party leadership|url=https://leaderpost.com/news/politics/saskatchewan-mp-andrew-scheer-running-for-conservative-party-leadership|work=Regina Leader-Post|date=July 26, 2016}}
• Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles)
• Alain Rayes (Richmond—Arthabaska)
• Scott Reid (Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston){{cite web |last1=Reid |first1=Scott |title=Scott Reid, M.P., supports Andrew Scheer for Conservative leader |url=https://scottreid.ca/scott-reid-m-p-supports-andrew-scheer-for-conservative-leader/ |website=Scott Reid M.P. |date=5 May 2017 |access-date=30 April 2022}}
• Gerry Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster)
• Bob Saroya (Markham—Unionville){{cite tweet|user=AndrewScheer|author=Andrew Scheer|number=830519533072957441|date=February 11, 2017|title=I'm pleased to have the support of Bob Saroya, MP for Markham-Unionville! Join our campaign!|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}
• Kevin Sorenson (Battle River—Crowfoot)
• Mark Strahl (Chilliwack—Hope){{cite news|first=Jason|last=Fekete|title=Andrew Scheer announces support of 20 members of Conservative caucus as he makes leadership bid official|url=http://www.canada.com/news/national/andrew+scheer+announces+lowlifesolberg+support+members+conservative+caucus/12232825/story.html|work=Ottawa Citizen|access-date=September 28, 2016|date=September 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161003094417/http://www.canada.com/news/national/andrew+scheer+announces+lowlifesolberg+support+members+conservative+caucus/12232825/story.html|archive-date=October 3, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}
• Shannon Stubbs (Lakeland)
• Arnold Viersen (Peace River—Westlock)
• Cathay Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville)
• Mark Warawa (Langley—Aldergrove)
• Chris Warkentin (Grande Prairie-Mackenzie){{cite news|title=Obhrai touts experience in Tory leadership bid, Scheer '100 per cent' expected to announce soon|url=http://www.hilltimes.com/2016/09/12/obhrai-touts-experience-in-tory-leadership-bid-scheer-expected-to-announce-soon/80026|work=The Hill Times|date=September 12, 2016}}
• Bob Zimmer (Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies)

;Senators: (8)

• Denise Batters (Saskatchewan)
• Norman Doyle (Newfoundland and Labrador){{cite tweet|user=jasonfekete|author=Jason Fekete|number=801820495914139648|date=November 24, 2016|title=@andrewscheer scoops more endorsements from caucus members: Senators Norman Doyle & Dennis Patterson. Brings his caucus endorsements to 23}}
• Dennis Patterson (Nunavut)
• Don Plett (Manitoba){{cite tweet|user=AndrewScheer|author=Andrew Scheer|number=809103082055487488|date=December 14, 2016|title=Very honoured to have @DonPlett on my team. He brings a wealth of experience building a winning team! #cpcldr}}
• Carolyn Stewart-Olsen (New Brunswick){{cite tweet|user=JPTasker|author=John Paul Tasker|number=829389259287252995|date=February 8, 2017|title=Trusted Harper staffer turned Conservative Senator Carolyn Stewart-Olsen has endorsed @andrewscheer #cdnpoli #hw}}
• Scott Tannas (Alberta){{cite tweet|user=JohnBarlowMP|author=John Barlow|number=827907043344400387|date=February 4, 2017|title=Honoured to have Senator Scott Tannas join Team Andrew Scheer as National Fundraising Chair. Scott is an...}}
• David Tkachuk (Saskatchewan)
• Betty Unger (Alberta){{cite web |url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/senator_betty_unger_endorses_andrew_scheer |title=Senator Betty Unger Endorses Andrew Scheer |publisher=Andrewscheer.com |date=2017-03-14 |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170315174434/http://www.andrewscheer.com/senator_betty_unger_endorses_andrew_scheer |archive-date=March 15, 2017 |url-status=dead }}

;Provincial politicians: (29)

• Wayne Anderson (Alberta MLA for Highwood){{cite web |archive-date=February 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218110656/https://profilpelajar.com/article/2017_Conservative_Party_of_Canada_leadership_election|url=https://profilpelajar.com/article/2017_Conservative_Party_of_Canada_leadership_election|title=2017 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election|access-date=February 18, 2024}}
• Steven Bonk (Saskatchewan MLA for Moosomin){{cite news|title=Sask. MP Andrew Scheer gains provincial support|url=http://ckom.com/article/1114493/sask-mp-andrew-scheer-gains-provincial-support|access-date=November 10, 2016|work=CBC News|date=November 8, 2016}}
• Bill Boyd (Saskatchewan MLA for Kindersley)
• Fred Bradshaw (Saskatchewan MLA for Carrot River Valley)
• Greg Brkich (Saskatchewan MLA for Arm River),
• Jennifer Campeau (Saskatchewan MLA for Saskatoon Fairview),
• Jeff Carr (New Brunswick MLA for New Maryland-Sunbury){{cite web|url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/new_brunswick_mla_s_jeff_carr_and_carl_urquhart_endorse_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader|title=NEW BRUNSWICK MLA'S JEFF CARR AND CARL URQUHART ENDORSE ANDREW SCHEER FOR CONSERVATIVE LEADER|work=andrewscheer.com|access-date=December 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220082237/http://www.andrewscheer.com/new_brunswick_mla_s_jeff_carr_and_carl_urquhart_endorse_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader|archive-date=December 20, 2016|url-status=dead}}
• Lori Carr (Saskatchewan MLA for Estevan)
• Nathan Cooper (Alberta MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills)http://www.andrewscheer.com/four_alberta_mlas_endorse_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader {{dead link|date=April 2017}}
• Herb Cox (Saskatchewan MLA for The Battlefords)
• Dan D'Autremont (Saskatchewan MLA for Cannington)
• Terry Dennis (Saskatchewan MLA for Canora-Pelly)
• Glenn van Dijken (Alberta MLA for Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock)
• Larry Doke (Saskatchewan MLA for Cut Knife-Turtleford)
• Dave Hanson (Alberta MLA for Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills){{cite web |url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/five_alberta_mlas_endorse_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader |title=Five Alberta MLAs endorse Andrew Scheer for Conservative Leader |publisher=Andrewscheer.com |date=2017-03-01 |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305192116/http://www.andrewscheer.com/five_alberta_mlas_endorse_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader |archive-date=March 5, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
• Jeremy Harrison (Saskatchewan MLA for Meadow Lake)
• Larry Harrison (Nova Scotia MLA for Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley){{cite web |url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/nova_scotia_mla_larry_harrison_endorses_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader |title=Nova Scotia MLA Larry Harrison endorses Andrew Scheer for Conservative Leader |publisher=Andrewscheer.com |date=2017-03-21 |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322202756/http://www.andrewscheer.com/nova_scotia_mla_larry_harrison_endorses_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader |archive-date=March 22, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
• Warren Kaeding (Saskatchewan MLA for Melville-Saltcoats)
• Greg Lawrence (Saskatchewan MLA for Moose Jaw Wakamow)
• Monte McNaughton (Ontario MPP for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex){{cite tweet|user=MonteMcNaughton|author=Monte McNaughton|number=839556729385943040|date=March 8, 2017|title=Today I endorsed @andrewscheer to be leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Join our team at…}}
• Hugh Nerlien (Saskatchewan MLA for Kelvington-Wadena)
• Greg Ottenbreit (Saskatchewan MLA for Yorkton)
• Kevin Phillips (Saskatchewan MLA for Melfort)
• Doug Steele (Saskatchewan MLA for Cypress Hills)
• Warren Steinley (Saskatchewan MLA for Regina Walsh Acres)
• Lyle Stewart (Saskatchewan MLA for Lumsden-Morse)
• Christine Tell (Saskatchewan MLA for Regina Wascana Plains)
• Carl Urquhart (New Brunswick MLA for Carleton-York)
• Randy Weekes (Saskatchewan MLA for Biggar-Sask Valley){{cite web|url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/ |title=Andrew Scheer. Real Conservative. Real Leader |publisher=Andrewscheer.com |access-date=2017-04-25}}

;Former MPs: (16)

• Mike Allen (Tobique—Mactaquac, 2006-2015)
• Garry Breitkreuz (Yorkton—Melville, 1993–2015){{cite tweet|user=AndrewScheer|author=Andrew Scheer|number=834494683141308416|date=February 22, 2017|title=Pleased to have the support of Garry Breitkreuz. Read about my common sense firearms policy.|accessdate=|language=en}}
• Paul Calandra (Oak Ridges—Markham, 2008–2015){{Cite news|url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/former_ontario_mps_calandra_and_watson_endorse_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader|title=Former Ontario MPs Calandra and Watson endorse Andrew Scheer for Conservative Leader|newspaper=Andrew Scheer. Real Conservative. Real Leader.|access-date=2016-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161130042242/http://www.andrewscheer.com/former_ontario_mps_calandra_and_watson_endorse_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader|archive-date=November 30, 2016|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}
• Royal Galipeau (Ottawa—Orléans, 2006–2015){{Cite news|url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/andrew_scheer_earns_endorsement_of_former_ottawa_area_mp|title=Andrew Scheer Earns Endorsement of Former Ottawa-area MP|newspaper=Andrew Scheer. Real Conservative. Real Leader.|access-date=2017-02-06|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170207113143/http://www.andrewscheer.com/andrew_scheer_earns_endorsement_of_former_ottawa_area_mp|archive-date=February 7, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Bal Gosal (Bramalea—Gore—Malton, 2011–2015),{{cite web |url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/former_m_p_and_minister_hon_bal_gosal_endorses_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader |title=Former M.P. and Minister Hon. Bal Gosal endorses Andrew Scheer for Conservative Leader |publisher=Andrewscheer.com |date=2017-03-15 |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170316204624/http://www.andrewscheer.com/former_m_p_and_minister_hon_bal_gosal_endorses_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader |archive-date=March 16, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
• Jim Gouk (British Columbia Southern Interior, 1993–2006){{cite web |url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/former_mp_jim_gouk_endorses_andrew_scheer |title=Former MP Jim Gouk endorses Andrew Scheer |publisher=Andrewscheer.com |date=2017-03-08 |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170309062038/http://www.andrewscheer.com/former_mp_jim_gouk_endorses_andrew_scheer |archive-date=March 9, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
• Bryan Hayes (Sault Ste. Marie, 2011–2015){{cite web |url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/former_ontario_mp_bryan_hayes_endorses_andrew_scheer |title=Former Ontario MP Bryan Hayes endorses Andrew Scheer |publisher=Andrewscheer.com |date=2017-03-09 |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312044021/http://www.andrewscheer.com/former_ontario_mp_bryan_hayes_endorses_andrew_scheer |archive-date=March 12, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
• Costas Menegakis (Richmond Hill){{cite tweet|user=janicedickson|author=Janice Dickson|number=840265756503883776|date=March 10, 2017|title=Former MP and Parliamentary Secretary Costas Menegakis endorses @andrewscheer for leadership #cpcldr}}
• Tilly O'Neill-Gordon (Miramichi, 2008–2015){{cite web |url=http://www.andrewscheer.com/former_m_p_tilly_o_neill_gordon_endorses_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader |title=Former M.P. Tilly O'Neill-Gordon endorses Andrew Scheer for Conservative Leader |publisher=Andrewscheer.com |date=2017-03-24 |access-date=2017-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326225728/http://www.andrewscheer.com/former_m_p_tilly_o_neill_gordon_endorses_andrew_scheer_for_conservative_leader |archive-date=March 26, 2017 |url-status=dead }}
• LaVar Payne (Medicine Hat, 2008–2015){{cite news|title=Jason Fekete on Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/jasonfekete/status/791718094318120960|access-date=October 27, 2016|work=CBC News|date=October 27, 2016}}
• Peter Penashue (Labrador, 2011–2013){{cite tweet|user=paulvieira|author=Paul Vieira|number=804736476961501185|date=December 2, 2016|title=Former Labrador MP Peter Penashue (who quit in 2013 on uproar over campaign donations) endorses Andrew Scheer for Conservative Leader}}
• Kyle Seeback (Brampton West, 2011–2015)
• Gail Shea (Egmont, 2008–2015){{cite tweet|user=janicedickson|author=Janice Dickson|number=857646887394004992|date=April 27, 2017|title=Former Tory minister Gail Shea endorses @andrewscheer for #cpcldr}}
• Devinder Shory (Calgary Northeast, 2008–2015)
• Chuck Strahl (Chilliwack—Fraser Canyon, 1993–2011){{cite tweet|user=l_stone|author=Laura Stone|number=826846935747264512|date=February 1, 2017|title=Former Conservative minister Chuck Strahl joining @andrewscheer's campaign as national chair. #cdnpoli #cpcldr}}
• Jeff Watson (Essex, 2004–2015)

;Former provincial politicians: (1)

• Shayne Saskiw (Alberta MLA for Lac La Biche-St. Paul-Two Hills, 2012–2015){{cite web|author=Shayne Saskiw |url=https://twitter.com/shaynesaskiw |title=Shayne Saskiw (@ShayneSaskiw) |publisher=Twitter |access-date=2017-04-25}}

;Former municipal politicians: (2)

• Kenny Chiu (Richmond School District Trustee, 2011-2014){{cite tweet|user=RmdKenny|author=Kenny Chiu|number=866114124521984002|date=May 21, 2017|title=Just picked up another seven ballots to be sent to @CPC_HQ for @AndrewScheer Every vote count!!}}
• Shari Green (Mayor of Prince George, 2011-2014){{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-vote-problems-friday-1.4102039 |title=Conservative leadership camps scramble for final votes amid ballot snags |publisher=CBC News |date=2017-05-26 |access-date=2017-07-08}}

;Other prominent individuals: (1)

• Stephen Taylor (Former National Director of the National Citizens Coalition, NewsHubNation){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/01/10/stephen-taylor-joins-scheers-campaign/ |title=Stephen Taylor joins Scheer's campaign |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-01-10 |access-date=2017-04-25}}

;Organizations: (3)

• Canadian Taxpayers Federation Generation Screwed project
• Dairy Farmers of Quebec{{cite web|author=Marie-Danielle Smith |url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/how-andrew-scheer-won-the-conservative-leadership |title=How Andrew Scheer won the Conservative leadership |publisher=National Post |date=2017-05-28 |access-date=2017-07-08}}
• Right Now

;Media: (1)

• Michael Taube (Troy Media Columnist; Radio Host){{cite tweet|user=michaeltaube|author=Michael Taube|number=868231893241786370|date=May 26, 2017|title=I've endorsed Andrew Scheer in a column. I will be more than content with Maxime Bernier as leader. I wish all Tory party members well. (3)}}

;Withdrawn endorsements: (4)

• Kelly McCauley (MP for Edmonton West)
• Jim Eglinski (MP for Yellowhead){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/03/27/otoole-steals-another-caucus-endorsement-from-scheer/ |title=O'Toole steals another caucus endorsement from Scheer |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-03-27 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Don MacIntyre (Alberta MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake){{cite tweet|user=EricGrenierCBC|author=Éric Grenier|number=851849417762197504|date=April 11, 2017|title=Maxime Bernier announced 8 Alberta MLA endorsements today, including Don MacIntyre, who had endorsed Scheer before.}}
• David Wells (Senator for Newfoundland and Labrador)

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;Policies:

Running as an "unapologetic" Conservative who can unite all wings of the party.{{cite news|first=Stephanie|last=Levitz|url=http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/2016/02/27/potential-tory-leaderships-candidates-test-the-waters-at-weekend-conference/|title=Potential Tory leaderships candidates test the waters at weekend conference|work=National Newswatch|date=February 27, 2016|access-date=February 27, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/saskatchewan-mp-andrew-scheer-to-join-conservative-party-leadership-race-source|title=Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer to join Conservative party leadership race: source|work=nationalpost.com|access-date=September 27, 2016}} He is "committed" to lower taxes, fiscal responsibility, and "compassion". Scheer believes that there should be a "more robust screening process."{{cite news|last1=Stone|first1=Laura|title=Why Andrew Scheer could be the next Conservative Party leader|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/why-andrew-scheer-could-be-the-next-conservative-party-leader/article33625346/|access-date=February 17, 2017|publisher=The Globe and Mail|date=January 13, 2017}} Scheer is pro-life, but doesn't intend to bring any legislation on the topic. Scheer advocates for immigration based process, economic indicators, and "what our society needs."

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;Background

Brad Trost, 43, was the MP for Saskatoon—University, (2015–2019) and Saskatoon—Humboldt (2004–2015) previously. He was appointed Official Opposition Critic for Canada-U.S. Relations (2015–2016) following the 2015 election. Prior to election, Trost worked as an exploration geophysicist (prospector) in natural resources extraction in the north. He was also an active participant in his family's mixed grain, oilseeds and beef cattle farm operation. In his first Parliament, he founded the Conservative Party Energy Caucus and pushed for the re-creation of the Standing Committee on Natural Resources. He has served on the Standing Committees on International Trade and on Industry, and was elected vice-chair of the Canada-U.S. Parliamentary Association.{{cite web|url=http://brad4leader.ca/about-brad/|title=About Brad Trost|work=Brad Trost Campaign web site|access-date=August 16, 2016|archive-date=August 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160831063837/http://brad4leader.ca/about-brad/|url-status=dead}}

:Date campaign announced: August 16, 2016{{cite web|url= http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/social-conservative-mp-brad-trost-joins-federal-conservative-leadership-race-to-defend-partys-right-flank|title=Social conservative MP Brad Trost joins federal Conservative leadership race, will defend party's right flank|work=National Post|access-date=August 16, 2016}}

;Endorsements

;MPs:

;Senators:

;Provincial politicians:

;Municipal politicians:

;Former MPs: (2)

• Leon Benoit (Vegreville—Wainwright, 1993–2015),
• Maurice Vellacott (Saskatoon—Wanuskewin, 1997–2015){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/04/10/ex-mp-vellacott-urges-so-cons-to-abandon-scheer/ |title=Ex-MP Vellacott urges so-cons to abandon Scheer |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-04-10 |access-date=2017-04-25}}

;Former provincial politicians:

;Former municipal politicians:

;Other prominent individuals:

;Organizations: (2)

• Campaign Life Coalition,{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/anti-abortion-group-endorses-pro-life-conservative-leadership-candidates-brad-trost-and-pierre-lemieux|title=Anti-abortion group endorses 'pro-life' Conservative leadership candidates Brad Trost and Pierre Lemieux

|work=National Post|access-date=September 3, 2016}}

• Canadian Taxpayers Federation Generation Screwed project

;Media:

;Policies:

• Running as a social conservative, opposes a carbon tax, transgender bathrooms, tax increases generally, assisted suicide and abortion, deficit financing, and legalization of marijuana. Has been outspoken against abortion and against same-sex marriage and argued unsuccessfully at the 2016 Conservative policy convention to retain the party's definition of marriage as "the Union of one man and one woman".{{cite web|url=https://thestarphoenix.com/opinion/editorials/god-put-conservatives-on-earth-to-stop-taxes-everywhere-forever-brad-trost|title='God put conservatives on earth to stop taxes everywhere, forever': Brad Trost|date=July 28, 2016|work=thestarphoenix.com|access-date=September 1, 2016}}"Trust enters Tory race as eyes turn to MacKay", National Post, August 17, 2016 Advocates privatization of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/maxime-bernier-vows-to-slash-cbc-funding-stop-it-from-unfairly-competing-with-private-media|title=Maxime Bernier vows to slash CBC funding, stop it from 'unfairly' competing with private media|work=nationalpost.com|access-date=December 7, 2016}}

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;Background

Tony Clement, {{age|1961|1|27|2017|5|27}}, is the MP for Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ontario (2006–2019) and has been Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs (2015–2016), President of the Treasury Board (2011–2015), Minister of Industry (2008–2011), Minister of Health (2006–2008), and a 2004 leadership candidate, placing third. He was an MPP in the Ontario legislature (1995–2003) and a provincial cabinet minister (1997–2003) under Premiers Mike Harris and Ernie Eves. Clement also ran for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario in 2002, placing third.{{cite news|title=Tories face question of Harper's replacement|url=http://www.hilltimes.com/news/news/2015/10/26/conservatives-should-pick-next-leader-from-quebec-says-reynolds/43905|access-date=October 26, 2015|work=The Hill Times|date=October 26, 2015|archive-date=October 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151027115816/http://www.hilltimes.com/news/news/2015/10/26/conservatives-should-pick-next-leader-from-quebec-says-reynolds/43905|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2016/01/19/clement-on-possible-leadership-bid-only-fools-rush-in/|date=January 19, 2016|title=Clement on possible leadership bid: "Fools rush in"|work=iPolitics}}

:Date campaign announced: July 12, 2016{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/tony-clement-leadership-twitter-1.3675507|title=Conservative leadership candidate Tony Clement throws his hat in the ring|work=cbc.ca|access-date=July 13, 2016}}

:Date withdrawn: October 12, 2016{{cite web|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/tony-clement-drops-out-of-the-conservative-leadership-race|title=Tony Clement drops out of Tory leadership race to avoid 'exposing family to further financial risk'|work=nationalpost.com|access-date=October 20, 2016}}

;Endorsements

;MPs:

;Senators: (1)

• Leo Housakos (Quebec; Speaker of the Senate, 2015){{cite web|url=http://www.lavalnews.ca/2016/09/14/conservative-leadership-hopeful-downplays-canadian-values/|title=Conservative leadership hopeful downplays 'Canadian values'|work=Laval News|access-date=September 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915231237/http://www.lavalnews.ca/2016/09/14/conservative-leadership-hopeful-downplays-canadian-values/|archive-date=September 15, 2016|url-status=dead}}

;Provincial politicians:

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;Former MPs: (1)

• Brad Butt (Mississauga—Streetsville, 2011–2015){{cite tweet|user=TonyclementCPC|author=Tony Clement|number=753004435308179456|date=July 12, 2016|title=Thanks @Brad_MBOT for your confidence & support. Great turnout!! #cdnpoli|accessdate=July 13, 2016}}

;Former Senators:

;Former provincial politicians: (1)

• Gary Mar (Alberta MLA for Calgary Nose Creek, 1993–2004, and Calgary-Mackay, 2004–2007){{cite web|url=http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/06/18/potential-candidates-for-tory-leadership-roast-liberals-at-fundraising-barbecue|title=Potential candidates for Tory leadership roast Liberals at fundraising barbecue|work=calgarysun.com|access-date=July 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629154615/http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/06/18/potential-candidates-for-tory-leadership-roast-liberals-at-fundraising-barbecue|archive-date=June 29, 2016|url-status=dead}}

;Former municipal politicians: (1)

• Stephen Sparling (Halton Regional Councillor for Oakville, 1991–2000){{cite web|url=http://www.hilltimes.com/2016/10/03/fundraising-major-challenge-no-one-likely-win-first-ballot-crowded-tory-leadership-race/82440|title=Conservatives say fundraising will be major challenge in crowded leadership race, expect multiple ballots|work=The Hill Times|date=October 3, 2016|access-date=October 7, 2016}}

;Other prominent individuals: (2)

• Sandra Buckler (Director of Communications, Prime Minister's Office 2006–2008),{{cite web|url=http://www.hilltimes.com/2016/08/08/kellie-leitchs-fundraising-success-indicates-deep-shift-in-party-dynamics/76197|title=Kellie Leitch's fundraising success indicates deep shift in party dynamics

|date=August 9, 2016|work=The Hill Times|access-date=August 9, 2016}}

• John Capobianco (FleishmanHillard National Lead){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2016/07/11/never-a-bride-stranger-things-have-happened/|title=Never a bride? Stranger things have happened|work=ipolitics.ca|date=July 11, 2016|access-date=July 13, 2016}}

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• Said he would bring in coherent environmental policies in the wake of the Paris climate change accord, end government subsidies to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Withdrew after he was unable to meet fundraising targets he'd set for his campaign.
• Later endorsed Maxime Bernier.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/clement-bernier-conservative-leadership-1.3876005|title=Tony Clement throws support behind Maxime Bernier's Conservative leadership bid|work=cbc.ca|access-date=December 7, 2016}}

;Background

Daniel Lindsay, 60, president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba, radiologist, has done five tours as a civilian medical specialist with the Canadian Armed Forces, including in Kandahar, Afghanistan.{{cite news|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/winnipeg-radiologist-may-run-to-lead-federal-conservatives-380838691.html|title=Winnipeg radiologist eyes leadership of federal Conservatives|work=winnipegfreepress.com|date=May 25, 2016|access-date=July 13, 2016|last1=Rabson|first1=Mia}}

:Date campaign announced: May 25, 2016{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/dan-lindsay-conservative-leader-1.3600039|title=Winnipeg doctor eyes leadership of federal Conservatives|work=cbc.ca|access-date=September 27, 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rona-ambrose-leadership-no-big-name-1.3766087|title=Conservative leadership race wide open because there is 'no big name' yet: Rona Ambrose|work=cbc.ca|access-date=September 27, 2016}}

:Date withdrawn: December 28, 2016{{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2016/12/30/daniel-lindsay-withdraws-from-tory-leadership-race/ |title=Daniel Lindsay withdraws from Tory leadership race |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2016-12-30 |access-date=2017-04-25}}

;Endorsements

;MPs:

;Senators: (1)

• Betty Unger (Alberta){{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/dan-lindsay-conservative-leader-1.3600039|title=Winnipeg doctor Dan Lindsay wants to be leader of federal Conservatives|work=CBC News|date=May 25, 2016|access-date=September 18, 2016}}

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;Other information: Withdrew after he was unable to fundraise enough money to meet December 31 deadline for paying the party the $50,000 leadership campaign compliance fee.
Later endorsed Erin O'Toole.

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Kevin O'Leary, {{age|1954|7|9|2017|5|27}}, is a businessman, investor, journalist, writer, financial commentator and Emmy award-winning television personality.{{cite news|title=Kevin O'Leary circling as key Conservatives test Tory leadership waters|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-leadership-kevin-o-leary-1.3401967|access-date=January 14, 2016|work=CBC News|date=January 14, 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/kevin-oleary-considering-campaign-staff-for-possible-tory-leadership-bid/article33011390/|title=Kevin O'Leary considering campaign staff for possible Tory leadership bid|work=theglobeandmail.com|access-date=December 7, 2016}}{{cite web|title=O'Leary won't announce Tory leadership run on Monday: spokesperson|url=http://www.cp24.com/news/o-leary-won-t-announce-tory-leadership-run-on-monday-spokesperson-1.3198053|publisher=CP24|access-date=February 12, 2017|date=December 10, 2016}}

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;Endorsements

;MPs: (2)

• Guy Lauzon (Stormont—Dundas—South Glengarry){{cite news|last1=Seebruch|first1=Nick|title=Guy Lauzon joins Kevin O'Leary's exploratory committee|url=http://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/news/2016/12/23/guy-lauzon-joins-kevin-o-leary-s-exploratory-committee.html|access-date=February 12, 2017|date=December 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202082326/http://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/news/2016/12/23/guy-lauzon-joins-kevin-o-leary-s-exploratory-committee.html|archive-date=February 2, 2017|url-status=dead}}
• Len Webber (Calgary Confederation){{cite tweet|user=Webber4Confed|author=Len Webber, MP|number=847311687233306624|date=March 30, 2017|title=I am pleased to announce that I am supporting Kevin O'Leary for the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada #CPC…}}

;Senators: (2)

• Percy Mockler (New Brunswick){{cite web|url=http://www.hilltimes.com/2017/03/06/oleary-leadership-campaign-focused-business-experience-millennials/98295|title=O'Leary leadership campaign focused on business experience, millennials|website=The Hill Times|date=March 6, 2017|access-date=March 6, 2017}}
• David Wells (Newfoundland and Labrador){{cite tweet|user=janicedickson|author=Janice Dickson|number=847518829878104072|date=March 30, 2017|title=Policy fight costs Scheer another endorsement, Senator David Wells decides to support O'Leary: #cpcldr #cdnpoli}}

;Provincial politicians: (2)

• Steve Clark (Ontario MPP for Leeds—Grenville){{cite tweet|user=mariedanielles|author=Marie-Danielle Smith|number=847561489636392960|date=March 30, 2017|title=new endorsements for @kevinolearytv today: Steve Clark, deputy leader of Ontario PCs; Sen. David Wells; MP Len Webber. #cdnpoli #cpcldr}}
• Karla MacFarlane (Nova Scotia MLA for Pictou West)

;Municipal politicians:

;Former MPs: (4)

• Julian Fantino (Vaughan, 2010–2015){{cite web|url=https://ipolitics.ca/2017/03/27/julian-fantino-endorses-kevin-oleary-for-cpc-leadership/ |title=Julian Fantino endorses Kevin O'Leary for CPC leadership |publisher=Ipolitics.ca |date=2017-03-27 |access-date=2017-04-25}}
• Ken Hughes (Macleod, 1988–1993){{cite news|title=Current MP, ex-Alberta cabinet minister, former Ontario premier among those advising Kevin O'Leary on potential leadership bid|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/current-mp-former-alberta-cabinet-minister-among-those-advising-oleary-on-potential-leadership|access-date=February 12, 2017|publisher=National Post|date=December 23, 2016}}
• Tim Uppal (Edmonton—Sherwood Park, 2008–2015){{cite news|last1=Ibbitson|first1=John|title=Don't count Kevin O'Leary out of Conservative leadership race|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/dont-count-kevin-oleary-out-of-conservative-leadership-race/article33994602/|access-date=February 12, 2017|publisher=The Globe and Mail|date=February 12, 2017}}
• Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska—Victoria, 1988–1993; Madawaska—Restigouche, 2011–2015)

;Former Senators: (1)

• Marjory LeBreton (Ontario, 1993–2015)

;Former provincial politicians: (2)

• Mike Harris (Ontario MPP for Nipissing, 1981–2002; Premier of Ontario, 1995–2002)
• Peter Sandhu (Alberta MLA for Edmonton-Manning, 2008–2015){{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/peter.sandhu.54 |title=Security Check Required |publisher=Facebook.com |access-date=2017-04-25}}

;Former municipal politicians:

;Other prominent individuals: (8)

• Francesco Aquilini (businessman, investor, and philanthropist){{cite news|last1=Ibbitson|first1=John|title=Don't count Kevin O'Leary out of Conservative leadership race|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/dont-count-kevin-oleary-out-of-conservative-leadership-race/article33994602/?click=sf_globe|publisher=The Globe and Mail|access-date=February 13, 2017|date=February 12, 2017}}
• Andrew Boddington (Ontario PC Party Executive Director, 2012–2014)
• John Capobianco (FleishmanHillard National Lead)
• Amanda Galbraith (Director of Communications to the Mayor of Toronto, 2014–2016){{cite web|url=http://www.hilltimes.com/2017/01/25/conservative-leadership-race-whos-supporting/93573 |title=Conservative leadership race: who's supporting whom |publisher=The Hill Times |date=January 25, 2017 |access-date=April 25, 2017}}
• Sara MacIntyre (Press Secretary, Prime Minister's Office 2009–2012)
• Peter McQuaid (President of the PEI PC Party, 2014–2015)
• Doug Schweitzer (Manitoba PC Party Executive Director, 2008–2009)
• W. Brett Wilson (Dragons' Den Panelist, 2008–2011){{cite news|last1=Bell|first1=David|title=Brett Wilson endorses Kevin O'Leary after Arlene Dickinson's scathing column|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/brett-wilson-kevin-o-leary-1.3944082|access-date=February 12, 2017|publisher=CBC News|date=January 20, 2017}}

;Organizations: (1)

• Canadian Taxpayers Federation Generation Screwed project

;Media: (1)

• Christopher Wilson (Rebel Media Commentator){{cite web|author=Christopher Wilson |url=https://twitter.com/VanCity_Chris/status/827935691447300097 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170222192408/https://twitter.com/VanCity_Chris/status/827935691447300097 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2017-02-22 |title=Christopher Wilson on Twitter: "If I was still a CPC member and the #CPCLdr vote was today I would cast my ballot for O'Leary. #cdnpoli" |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2017-02-04 |access-date=2017-04-25}}

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;Policies:

O'Leary supported using a "big stick" federally in order to bring provincial governments in-line with federal policies, cutting waste in military spending, supports a peacekeeping role for the military, cutting carbon emissions through criminal sanctions rather than a carbon tax, supports current immigration policy but also wishes to "fast-track" the citizenship applications of skilled immigrants,{{cite web|last=Canadian |first=The |url=https://toronto.citynews.ca/2017/02/01/policy-quotes-from-conservative-leadership-candidate-kevin-oleary/ |title=Policy quotes from Conservative leadership candidate Kevin O'Leary |publisher=CityNews |date=2017-02-01 |access-date=2017-07-08}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/kevin-o-leary-proposes-fast-track-to-citizenship-for-skilled-immigrants-1.3271254 |title=Kevin O'Leary proposes 'fast-track' to citizenship for skilled immigrants |publisher=CTV News |date=2017-02-04 |access-date=2017-07-08}} asserted he would support LGBTQI people, legalize marijuana and defend reproductive rights.

:Date campaign announced: January 18, 2017{{cite news|title=Kevin O'Leary makes late entry into Conservative leadership race|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/oleary-conservative-leadership-race-1.3940596|access-date=January 18, 2017|work=CBC News|date=January 18, 2017}}

:Date withdrawn: April 26, 2017

;Other information: O'Leary withdrew from the election despite polls showing he was the frontrunner. He stated that while he believed he could win the leadership election, he would be unable to defeat Justin Trudeau in the next federal election due to his inability to speak French fluently and his lack of support in Quebec. He endorsed Maxime Bernier.{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/kevin-oleary-drops-out-endorses-bernier-1.4086583|title=Kevin O'Leary drops out of Conservative leadership race, endorses Maxime Bernier|publisher=CBC News|date=April 26, 2017|access-date=April 27, 2017}} As his withdrawal took place after the deadline, O'Leary remained on the final leadership ballot.

;Background

Adrienne Snow, 49, Toronto-based communications consultant, former director of policy for National Foundation for Family Research and Education. Former executive director of Centre for the Study of Civic Renewal. Announced on August 23, 2016, that she intended to be a candidate but failed to register and announced in January that she was ending her campaign.{{cite web|first=Stephanie|last=Levitz|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/08/23/race-needs-an-outsider-toronto-tory-says-in-launching-bid-for-leadership_n_11664990.html|title=Adrienne Snow, Toronto Consultant, Launching Conservative Leadership Bid|work=The Huffington Post Canada|date=August 23, 2015|access-date=August 24, 2016}}

:Date campaign announced: August 23, 2016

:Date withdrawn: January 4, 2017{{cite tweet|user=DeLongSnow|author=Adrienne Snow|number=816748331443568642|date=January 4, 2017|title=Thanks for your help with my run for the Conserv. leadership. It's been a fun ride! Good luck to the other participants as my campaign ends.}}

• Rona Ambrose – Interim Leader of the CPC and Leader of the Official Opposition (2015–2017), MP for Sturgeon River—Parkland (2015–2017) and Edmonton—Spruce Grove, Alberta (2004–2015), Minister of Health (2013–2015), Minister of Public Works and Government Services (2010–2013), Minister of Labour (2008–2010), Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (2007–2008), Minister of the Environment (2006–2007).{{cite web|url=https://thestarphoenix.com/touch/story.html?id=11455366|title=Buzz begins over Harper's replacement|work=thestarphoenix.com|access-date=November 7, 2015}}{{Dead link|date=November 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Ambrose is barred from running for permanent leader due to her position as interim leader and has declined interest in the permanent position.
• John Baird – MP for Ottawa West—Nepean, Ontario (2006–2015), Minister of Foreign Affairs (2011–2015), Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (2010–2011), Minister of the Environment (2007–2008, 2010–2011), Minister of Transport (2008–2010), President of the Treasury Board, (2006–2007), Ontario Progressive Conservative Party MPP (1995–2005) and provincial cabinet minister (1999–2003).{{cite news|title=Ex-foreign affairs minister John Baird considering bid for Tory leadership|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ex-foreign-affairs-minister-john-baird-considering-bid-for-tory-leadership/article26969258/|access-date=October 26, 2015|work=Globe and Mail|date=October 26, 2015}}{{cite news|title=John Baird will not seek leadership of Conservative Party of Canada (Press Release)|url=http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/john-baird-will-not-seek-leadership-of-conservative-party-of-canada-537088601.html|access-date=October 26, 2015|agency=Canada NewsWire|date=October 26, 2015}}
• Candice Bergen – Opposition House Leader (2016–2020), Shadow Minister of Natural Resources (2015–2016), State for Social Development (2013–2015), MP for Portage—Lisgar, Manitoba (2008–present).{{cite news|url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/candice-bergen-to-be-named-conservative-house-leader-393588441.html|title=Candice Bergen named Conservative House leader|last=Rabson|first=Mia|date=September 15, 2016|website=Winnipeg Free Press|access-date=September 18, 2016}}
• Paul Calandra – Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada and for Intergovernmental Affairs (2013–2015), MP for Oak Ridges—Markham, Ontario (2008–2015){{cite news|title=John Ivison: Forget about the rest. MacKay, Raitt are best Conservative choices to unseat Trudeau|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/john-ivison-forget-the-rest-mackay-raitt-are-best-tory-choices-to-unseat-trudeau|access-date=August 19, 2016|agency=National Post|date=July 20, 2016}} Endorsed Scheer.
• Jean Charest – Premier of Quebec (2003–2012), Leader of the Quebec Liberal Party (1998–2012), Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (1993–1998), Deputy Prime Minister of Canada (1993), Minister of the Environment (1991–1993), MP for Sherbrooke (1984–1998){{cite news|title=Jean Charest quashes rumours of Conservative leadership bid to replace Stephen Harper|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/jean-charest-wont-be-a-candidate-to-succeed-stephen-harper-1.3283358|access-date=October 22, 2015|work=CBC News|date=October 22, 2015}}
• Christy Clark – Premier of British Columbia (2011–2017), Leader of the B.C. Liberal Party (2011–2017){{cite news|title=Christy Clark mentioned to replace Harper as Conservative leader|url=http://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/christy-clark-mentioned-to-replace-harper-as-conservative-leader-1.2619215|access-date=October 20, 2015|work=CTV News|date=October 20, 2015}}{{cite news|title=B.C. Premier Christy Clark rejects Conservative leadership bid|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-premier-christy-clark-reacts-election-win-liberals-justin-trudeau-1.3280487|work=CBC News|access-date=October 20, 2015|date=October 20, 2015}}
• Gérard Deltell – Quebec lieutenant and Shadow Finance Minister (2016–present), Shadow Minister of Employment and Workforce Labour (2015–2016), MP for Louis-Saint-Laurent, Quebec (2015–present), Quebec MNA for Chauveau (2008–2015) and leader of the Action démocratique du Québec (2009–2012).{{cite web|first=Chantal|last=Hebert|url=https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/09/17/uninspiring-field-in-tory-leadership-race-hbert.html|title=Uninspiring field in Tory leadership race: Hébert|work=Toronto Star|date=September 17, 2016|access-date=September 18, 2016}} Endorsed O'Toole.
• Ed Fast – Shadow Minister for the Environment (2015–present), MP for Abbotsford, British Columbia (2006–present), Minister of International Trade (2011–2015).{{cite news|last1=Bailey|first1=Ian|title=Conservative Party leadership race lacks B.C. candidates|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/conservative-party-leadership-race-lacks-bc-candidates/article30196395/|access-date=June 1, 2016|publisher=The Globe and Mail|date=May 27, 2016}} Endorsed O'Toole.
• Doug Ford – former Toronto city councillor (2010–2014) and mayoral candidate (2014).{{cite news|first=Antonella|last=Artuso|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2016/08/20/can-ford-nation-be-a-force-in-the-scarborough-rouge-river-byelection|title=Can Ford nation be a force in the Scarborough-Rouge River byelection?|newspaper=Toronto Sun|date=August 20, 2015|access-date=August 24, 2016}}
• Daniel Fournier – real estate development and investor.{{cite web|first=Abbas|last=Rana|url=https://www.hilltimes.com/2016/11/07/montreal-businessman-fournier-manages-55-billion-worth-assets-company-considering-run-tory-leadership/86518|title=Montreal businessman Fournier, who manages $55-billion in assets, considering run at Conservative leadership|work=The Hill Times|date=November 7, 2016|access-date=August 9, 2021}}{{cite web|first=Geoffrey|last=Stevens|url=https://www.hilltimes.com/2016/11/07/montreal-businessman-fournier-manages-55-billion-worth-assets-company-considering-run-tory-leadership/86518|title=Stevens: A perfect 'would-have-been' Conservative leader|work=Guelph Mercury Tribune|date=December 1, 2017|access-date=August 9, 2021}}
• Jason Kenney – Chair of Shadow Cabinet Committee on Strategic Operations (2015–2016), MP for Calgary Midnapore, Alberta (2015–2016) and Calgary Southeast, Alberta (1997–2015), Minister of National Defence (2015), Minister for Multiculturalism (2013–2015), Minister of Employment and Social Development (2013–2015), Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (2008–2013){{cite news|title=Election results promise repercussions for all party leaders|url=http://thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/1317345-howe-room-election-results-promise-repercussions-for-all-party-leaders|access-date=October 19, 2015|work=Chronicle-Herald|date=October 18, 2015}}{{cite news|title='Not ruling it out': Jason Kenney weighing Conservative leadership bid but 'not close' to a decision yet|url=http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/not-ruling-it-out-jason-kenney-weighing-conservative-leadership-bid-but-not-close-to-a-decision-yet|access-date=April 29, 2016|work=National Post|date=April 29, 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/jason-kenney-alberta-pc-wildrose-leadership-1.3664666|title=Tory MP Jason Kenney to announce leadership bid for Alberta PC Party|work=cbc.ca|access-date=July 13, 2016}}
• Bernard Lord – Premier of New Brunswick (1999–2006), Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick (1997–2006){{cite news|title=Bernard Lord won't seek federal Conservative leadership|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/bernard-lord-leadership-conservatives-1.3282543|work=CBC News|access-date=October 21, 2015|date=October 21, 2015}}
• Peter MacKay – MP for Central Nova, Nova Scotia (2004–2015) and Pictou—Antigonish—Guysborough, Nova Scotia (1997–2004), Minister of Justice and Attorney General (2013–2015), Minister of National Defence (2007–2013), Minister of Foreign Affairs (2006–2007), Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party (2003){{cite news|title=Peter MacKay won't rule out Conservative leadership run|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/mackay-wont-rule-out-leadership-run/article28373963/|access-date=January 25, 2016|work=Globe and Mail|date=January 25, 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/peter-mackay-not-running-1.3758970|title=Peter MacKay will not run for Conservative leadership, leaving room for others to jump in|work=cbc.ca|access-date=September 27, 2016}}
• Caroline Mulroney – investment management executive, daughter of former prime minister Brian Mulroney.{{cite news|last1=Blizzard|first1=Christina|title=Caroline Mulroney Lapham could be Tories' heir apparent|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2015/12/12/caroline-mulroney-lapham-could-be-tories-heir-apparent|access-date=December 14, 2015|newspaper=Toronto Sun|date=December 14, 2015}}{{cite news|last1=Blizzard|first1=Christina|title=Caroline Mulroney says politics isn't her priority|url=http://www.ottawasun.com/2015/12/15/caroline-mulroney-says-politics-isnt-her-priority?token=fc83e50fc4cbd09ce84549c9bbce1a61|access-date=December 16, 2015|newspaper=Toronto Sun|date=December 15, 2015}}
• Mark Mulroney – head of capital equity markets at the National Bank of Canada, son of former prime minister Brian Mulroney.{{cite news|title=Mark Mulroney Says No To Tory Leadership Bid, For Now|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/10/22/mark-mulroney-son-of-former-pm-brian-says-no-to-leadership-bid-for-now_n_8360016.html|access-date=December 14, 2015|work=Huffington Post|agency=Canadian Press|date=October 22, 2015}}
• James Moore – MP for Port Moody—Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam, British Columbia (2000–2004) and Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam, British Columbia (2004–2015), Minister of Industry (2013–2015), Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages (2008–2013). Elected as a Canadian Alliance MP in 2000.{{cite news|title=James Moore calls for a more inclusive Conservative leader|url=https://vancouversun.com/news/James+Moore+calls+more+inclusive+Conservative+leader/11475828/story.html|access-date=October 29, 2015|work=Vancouver Sun|date=October 28, 2015|archive-date=October 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029221647/http://www.vancouversun.com/news/james+moore+calls+more+inclusive+conservative+leader/11475828/story.html|url-status=dead}}

• Michelle Rempel – Shadow Minister of Immigration (2015–present), MP for Calgary Nose Hill, Alberta (2015–present) and Calgary Centre-North, Alberta (2011–2015), Minister of Western Economic Diversification (2013–2015){{cite web|url=https://storify.com/akurjata/michelle-rempel-considers-running-to-replace-steph|title=Michelle Rempel considers a run for leadership of the Conservative Party, talks being a young woman in politics|work=Storify|access-date=November 30, 2015}}{{cite news|title=Michelle Rempel and the new conservatism|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2015/12/12/michelle-rempel-and-the-new-conservatism|access-date=December 19, 2015|newspaper=Toronto Sun|agency=Postmedia Network|date=December 12, 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://nationalpost.com/m/wp/news/blog.html?b=news.nationalpost.com/news/michael-den-tandt-kellie-leitch-is-splitting-the-conservative-party-on-nativist-lines-to-spite-its-centrist-hopes|title=Michael Den Tandt: Kellie Leitch is splitting the Conservative party on nativist lines to spite its centrist hopes|work=nationalpost.com|access-date=September 27, 2016}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
• Brad Wall – Premier of Saskatchewan (2007–2018), Leader of the Saskatchewan Party (2004–2018).{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sask-premier-will-not-be-wooed-1.3601767|title=Brad Wall won't be wooed by latest attempt to recruit him to federal politics|work=CBC News|access-date=May 28, 2016|date=May 26, 2016}}
• Dianne Watts – Shadow Minister of Infrastructure & Communities (2015–present), MP for South Surrey—White Rock, British Columbia (2015–present), Mayor of Surrey (2004–2015) Endorsed O'Toole.

Some of the polls below were conducted before nominations for the leadership closed and therefore include potential candidates for the leadership race. Rona Ambrose, as interim leader, is ineligible to run for the permanent leadership unless there is a change to the party's constitution.

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