Conservative MP Alain Rayes steps down as deputy leader to focus on leadership race

OTTAWA --
A Quebec Conservative has give up his put up because the get together's deputy chief as a result of he says he desires to play a job in shaping who will subsequent lead the get together.


Alain Rayes says in an announcement that he needs the get together to nominate a frontrunner who presents progressive values, centre-right economics and unite the get together round a standard goal of changing the Trudeau Liberals.


He says he plans to help a candidate, although would not point out any by identify.


However by eager to become involved within the management race, Rayes says he has no different selection however to step down from his positions that included being the get together's Quebec lieutenant.


The race to exchange Erin O'Toole as chief, after caucus members dumped him this week, started in earnest on Saturday when Ottawa-area MP Pierre Poilievre introduced his intention to run for the get together's high spot.


The shakeup with Rayes led Bergen to nominate Luc Berthold as deputy chief and Quebec lieutenant.


In an announcement Sunday, Bergen known as Berthold a well-respected member of caucus and stated his expertise shall be an asset for the Conservatives.


Bergen additionally thanked Rayes for his work and stated she seemed ahead to persevering with to work with him within the Home of Commons to carry the Liberal authorities to account.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Feb. 6, 2022.

  • Alain Reyes

    Conservative MP Alain Reyes rises throughout a sitting of the Home of Commons Wednesday April 29, 2020 in Ottawa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Adrian Wyld)

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