Former Quebec premier Jean Charest is officially making the leap back into federal politics, setting the stage for clashes over ideology and style within the Conservative Party.
Charest called the Conservative Party president Wednesday afternoon to say he is running for the leadership, according to his campaign organization.
On Thursday night in Calgary, Charest will meet with supporters at a brewery to kick off his national tour. On Friday he’ll head to Vancouver.
News of Charest’s run has divided opinion within the party. Supporters call him a proven leader who can unite the country. Opponents say his track record on taxation and carbon pricing,
