Jean Charest, a former Quebec premier and federal cabinet minister, has formally announced he’s running to be the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Charest launched his bid — which has been anticipated for some time — at a brewery in Calgary Thursday night. It marks the first stop on a tour to kick off his campaign, dubbed “Built to Win.”
The returning politician spoke to the crowded room about the importance of unity, representing Canadians equally, natural resources and respecting provincial jurisdiction.
Charest, 63, was the head of the now-defunct Progressive Conservative Party from 1993 to 1998 and was a federal
