Members of the federal Conservative party will pick their new leader at a convention June 27 in Toronto..But it’s not going to be cheap to run..CBC reported Friday candidates will have to pay an entry fee of $300,000 and gather 3,000 names on a petition..In 2017, the Tory entry fee was $100,000 and only 300 signatures were needed..The Tory Leadership Election Organizing Committee said members had told them they wanted a shorter leadership campaign..“This date will provide the right amount of time e need to successfully administer this election, while ensuring we recognize the realities of a minority Parliament,” said Dan Nowlan, co-chair of the LEOC..“With this timeline, our leadership candidates are going to have their organizational abilities tested and be given the opportunity to show they’re ready to take on the tough job of being Canada’s next prime minister,” said co-chair Lisa Raitt..Only valid party members will be allowed to vote..The LEOC said rules surrounding candidates applications will be announced in the coming weeks..Andrew Scheer announced in December he was stepping down as party leader after failing to dethrone Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the October election..dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.Twitter: Nobby7694
