The race to replace Stephen Harper is heating up as Maxime Bernier holds a campaign launch in The Beauce region of Quebec, Kellie Leitch launches her online presence and Michael Chong makes his campaign official.

Bernier joins Brian Lilley on Newstalk 580 CFRA in Ottawa to discuss his campaign, give his elevator pitch and explain what he brings to the table.

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