As it happened: The final 2022 Conservative leadership debate

Three of the five Conservative Party of Canada leadership hopefuls Scott Aitchison, Roman Baber and Jean Charest debated one last time in Ottawa on Aug. 3. Leslyn Lewis and Pierre Poilievre opted to skip the debate, facing a $50,000 penatly as a result.

The half English and half French debate saw the trio discuss leadership, Indigenous issues, transportation, climate change, affordability, rural issues, and health.

It was the final of three party-sanctioned debates organized as part of the 2022 leadership race, giving candidates one last chance to pitch themselves to undecided party members.

Here are our reporters' real-time updates as the debate unfolded.

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Montreal

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London

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How to avoid the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, according to health experts

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Local shelter receives donated Taylor Swift tickets

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Festive R.I.D.E. arrives in Central Region

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Windsor

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Woman sought following serious assault in west Windsor

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Kelowna

Man in hospital following targeted shooting in Kamloops

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Police cleared of fault in fatal 2023 crash in B.C.'s Interior

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B.C. woman sentenced for stealing $14K in funds raised for schoolkids

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Lethbridge residents asked to show some love to downtown businesses during holidays

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Lethbridge career exploration day aims to get women more involved in agriculture

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Sault Ste. Marie

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Sault College accounting students get a head start on their careers

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N.L.

As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada's green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched

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Canadian leads group pushing Vatican for zero-tolerance policy on abuse by clergy

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Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags

A company hoping to build a multi-billion-dollar wind-to-hydrogen project in western Newfoundland is eyeing other options as Canada's plans to supply Europe with green energy have not yet materialized.

As it happened: The final 2022 Conservative leadership debate

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Opinion

opinion | Don Martin: Gusher of Liberal spending won't put out the fire in this dumpster

opinion | Don Martin: The doctor Trudeau dumped has a prescription for better health care

opinion | Don Martin: Trudeau's seeking shelter from the housing storm he helped create

opinion | Don Martin: Poilievre has the field to himself as he races across the country to big crowds

opinion | Don Martin: How a beer break may have doomed the carbon tax hike

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1991-2024 | Winnipeg Sea Bears captain Chad Posthumus dies at 33

WATCH | 'Fireball' meteor lights up Calgary's sky

opinion Don Martin: Gusher of Liberal spending won't put out the fire in this dumpster

opinion Don Martin: The doctor Trudeau dumped has a prescription for better health care

opinion Don Martin: Trudeau's seeking shelter from the housing storm he helped create

opinion Don Martin: Poilievre has the field to himself as he races across the country to big crowds

opinion Don Martin: How a beer break may have doomed the carbon tax hike

1991-2024 Winnipeg Sea Bears captain Chad Posthumus dies at 33

WATCH 'Fireball' meteor lights up Calgary's sky