Rob Lantz resigned as Prince Edward Island’s 34th premier and announced his candidacy for the permanent leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party. He made the announcement in Charlottetown, expressing his honor in serving as premier and his commitment to the province’s future. Lantz’s decision to run followed a recent byelection victory for the PC Party, and he will face lawyer Mark Ledwell in the leadership race, with the convention scheduled for February 7. Most current PC MLAs are expected to support Lantz, while some from former premier Pat Binns’s era back Ledwell, with the candidate entry deadline set for December 24.
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