Shortly after former Prime Minister Stephen Harper endorsed Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre, Jean Charest said the party has a "choice," to make.."Lose more seats or build on our momentum across Canada to win a majority government. This race is about the future," Charest said..On Monday night, Harper posted a video to Twitter where he claimed Poilievre had made "the strongest case" for future leader of the party.."Pierre Poilievre was a strong minister in my government. In the past few years, he's been one of our party's most vocal and effective critics of the Trudeau government," Harper said.."He's been talking about the issues, especially the economic issues, that matter; slow growth, debt, inflation, lack of job and housing opportunities, and the need to fix the institutions that are failing Canadian families. I thought you would like to know what my opinion actually is.”.Poilievre responded by saying Harper led Canada through turbulent economic times, balanced the budget, and made life more affordable for families. "I was proud to serve in his cabinet, and it's a big honour to have his support in this leadership race," he said..In response to Harper's message, Charest said Conservatives only win when they are "united."."Stephen Harper was successful in uniting the Conservative Party of Canada. As the leader of the CPC, I commit to doing the same," Charest said.."Mr. Harper has made a personal choice. He and his supporters will always be welcome in the CPC."
