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The latest on the first official Conservative leadership debate in Edmonton

May 11, 2022 | 5:06 PM

OTTAWA — Conservative leadership hopefuls are set to square off in the first official debate of the race. Here are the latest developments. All times eastern:

7 p.m.

Dozens of Conservatives are lining up to take their seats for the first official party debate of the leadership race at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Alberta. 

Tonight’s debate will be the first time all six candidates share a stage.

Five of the six candidates participated in a raucous debate in Ottawa last week that saw them take harsh aim at one another.

This time, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown will join his fellow candidates on the debate stage. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 11, 2022.

The Canadian Press