The deadline to enter the Conservative leadership race is still months away, but Peter MacKay said he knows he will have to make up his mind quickly. If for no other reason, as I said, to give people clarity," MacKay said. MacKay, now working as a lawyer in Toronto, said he remains concerned about the impact that a leadership bid would have on his family. I'm only getting married out here, I think," said Raitt, the Conservative finance critic and former Harper cabinet minister. Conservative MPs Erin O'Toole and Andrew Scheer are also expected to make their leadership intentions known this month.

Source: CBC News September 01, 2016 17:58 UTC