Campaigns said last week that the official English-language debate would take place in Edmonton, while the official French-language debate would take place in Montreal, both at 8 p.m. EST.
The Organizing Committee for the Party Leadership Elections (LEOC) said in a statement that it “reserves the right to add a third debate in early August.”
The topics will be sent to the candidates one week before each discussion. LEOC rules stipulate that candidates must attend all formal hearings.
“We look forward to an inspiration but respectful discussion and thank all the candidates who put their names to the benefit of our Party and all Canadians,” the memorandum said.
Candidates have until April 19 to declare their candidacy. As in the 2020 leadership race, the entry fee is $ 200,000, in addition to the $ 100,000 compliance deposit.
The deadline for member registration is June 3, with the party scheduled to elect a new leader on September 10.
To date, a long list of candidates has announced their intention to run, including MPs Pierre Poilievre, Leslyn Lewis and Scott Aitchison, former Quebec Prime Minister Jean Charest, and Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown.
