The Conservative Party of Canada will hold the third and final debate of its leadership race on Wednesday, August 3 at 6 p.m. ET.
The party informed members of the date in an email Thursday evening – after candidate Pierre Poilievre said he would not run and rival candidate Leslyn Lewis expressed reservations.
Poilievre’s campaign said it is focused on getting supporters to send in their ballots by the September deadline, while Lewis says she has a full schedule of meetings with members.
Poilievre’s team also said the party hoped to catch up with the race’s first English-language debate in May, which the campaign called an “embarrassment.”
According to party rules, candidates must attend official party debates or face a $50,000 fine.
A party spokesperson said the format of the debate remains under discussion.
“With less than two months to go until our next leader is announced, this event will provide a key opportunity for members to refine their decision on who they believe is best suited to lead our party in the upcoming election,” he said. ’email sent. to Conservative MPs on Thursday.
Campaigns say they expect the event to be held in Ottawa.
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