The latest Conservative leadership promises and a roundup of assorted news.

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* At least 8 Conservatives now officially in the race to lead party | CBC News

* Poilievre Will Fire Gatekeepers And Build Homes (backgrounder)

* Charest promises to permit more private health services as Poilievre attacks his record | CBC News

* Charest commits to ending lockdowns by revitalizing Canada’s healthcare system

* Scott Will End Supply Management, Lower Grocery Bills

* ‘If you show up, I win’: Inside Patrick Brown’s drive for Conservative leadership

* Conservative Leadership Candidate Leslyn Lewis Claims Bill Gates is Behind a Plot Against Canada

* Premiers, mayors, head of CBC all banned from visiting Russia in latest round of sanctions

* Canadian veterans group gives up Afghan rescue efforts, citing burnout and Ottawa’s bureaucratic roadblocks – The Globe and Mail

* Inquiry into Emergencies Act set to start soon | CBC News

* Stewart Prest Attacking opponents as socialists and dictators weakens the fabric of our democracy | CBC News

* Crown corporation proposes a bigger building to replace PM’s residence at 24 Sussex

* ‘We need more nurses now’: B.C. to fast track approval for internationally trained nurses

* Litigation directives uphold Indigenous rights | BC Gov News and Adam Olsen reacts