Jean Charest, the former Quebec premier and ex-leader of the federal Progressive Conservative Party, is preparing to run for the leadership of the Conservative Party, according to party sources who spoke with Radio-Canada.
Charest is fine-tuning a plan for his leadership bid, according to Conservative sources familiar with his plans.
“We have support in all the provinces. People will be surprised by the support we receive, even in Western Canada,” a supporter of Charest’s candidacy said.
All the sources spoke to Radio-Canada, CBC’s french-language service, on condition they not be named because they were not authorized to confirm candidates’ plans or to speak about
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