As it happened: The final 2022 Conservative leadership debate

Three of the five Conservative Party of Canada leadership hopefuls Scott Aitchison, Roman Baber and Jean Charest debated one last time in Ottawa on Aug. 3. Leslyn Lewis and Pierre Poilievre opted to skip the debate, facing a $50,000 penatly as a result.

The half English and half French debate saw the trio discuss leadership, Indigenous issues, transportation, climate change, affordability, rural issues, and health.

It was the final of three party-sanctioned debates organized as part of the 2022 leadership race, giving candidates one last chance to pitch themselves to undecided party members.

Here are our reporters' real-time updates as the debate unfolded.

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opinion Don Martin: Gusher of Liberal spending won't put out the fire in this dumpster

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Saskatoon

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Northern Ontario

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Neighbour dispute leads to charges in northern Ont.

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Hwy. 144 crash kills northern Ontario motorcycle driver

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London

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Barrie

Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Simcoe Muskoka

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Kelowna

'Altercation' in Penticton leaves 1 dead: RCMP

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Suspect fled in 2-door Fiat after convenience store robbery, Merritt RCMP say

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Kamloops RCMP issue public warning about 2 men allegedly at centre of 'organized crime conflict'

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Lethbridge

Buttazzoni overtime goal propels Bandits past Crusaders 4-3 in BCHL playoff

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Lethbridge home prices continue to rise

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Sault Ste. Marie

Northern Ont. suspect pulls hospital fire alarm, threatens staff and police

A man with a history of dangerous behaviour has been charged with pulling the fire alarm at the hospital in Elliot Lake.
Neighbour dispute leads to charges in northern Ont.

East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police have charged one person in Elliot Lake in connection with an ongoing neighbour dispute.
Suspect enters Sault police cruiser, challenges officers to fight

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N.L.

Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage

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Canada's new $10-a-day child care program is expanding, but there's growing evidence that demand for the program is rising even faster, leaving many parents on the outside looking in.
Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland

A new study shows an Atlantic salmon population in southern Newfoundland is disappearing, and it says nearby aquaculture operations are a likely contributor to the decline.

As it happened: The final 2022 Conservative leadership debate

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Opinion

opinion | Don Martin: Gusher of Liberal spending won't put out the fire in this dumpster

opinion | Don Martin: The doctor Trudeau dumped has a prescription for better health care

opinion | Don Martin: Trudeau's seeking shelter from the housing storm he helped create

opinion | Don Martin: Poilievre has the field to himself as he races across the country to big crowds

opinion | Don Martin: How a beer break may have doomed the carbon tax hike

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opinion Don Martin: Gusher of Liberal spending won't put out the fire in this dumpster

opinion Don Martin: The doctor Trudeau dumped has a prescription for better health care

opinion Don Martin: Trudeau's seeking shelter from the housing storm he helped create

opinion Don Martin: Poilievre has the field to himself as he races across the country to big crowds

opinion Don Martin: How a beer break may have doomed the carbon tax hike

VIDEO Born without front legs, this dog has been inspiring the world for 3 years: Dresden farm owner