Conservative MP Scott Aitchison Becomes Sixth Official Candidate in Leadership Race

Ontario MP Scott Aitchison in an undated handout photo. The Canadian Press/HO-Scott Aitchison

OTTAWA—The Conservative Party of Canada is now up to six contenders who are officially in the running for Erin O’Toole’s former job.

Rural Ontario MP Scott Aitchison has been confirmed as a verified candidate, meaning he has submitted $300,000 worth in registration fees.