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Jean Charest won't seek Tory leadership

BY , Jan 21, 2020 9:14 PM - REPORT AN ERROR

Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest/ The Canadian Press

Former Quebec premier Jean Charest has decided not to seek the federal Conservative leadership.

In an interview with Radio-Canada today, he says the odds are stacked against someone from outside the party like he is.

Charest had been testing the waters for a leadership attempt since current Conservative leader Andrew Scheer announced his intention to resign.

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