#exclusive Global News has learned that @LeonaAlleslev will be announced as Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party tomorrow morning. Multiple conservative sources say Alleslev was told today. #cdnpoli #cpc
@LeonaAlleslev Leona Alleslev crossed the floor from the Liberal Party in September of 2018. She is a former Air Force officer and GTA MP. #cdnpoli #cpc
@LeonaAlleslev Alleslev is relatively new to politics, she was elected for the first time in 2015. For the Conservatives she brings the key element of being from the GTA, is generally seen as a progressive in the party, and she is a woman. #cdnpoli #cpc
@LeonaAlleslev Some in caucus raise concerns about her level of experience in politics and time as a Conservative to put her in a role as senior as Deputy Leader. #cdnpoli #cpc
@LeonaAlleslev Several Conservatives I've heard from tonight surprised that Erin O'Toole was not offered this role. #cdnpoli #cpc
@LeonaAlleslev Contacted by Global News with the info late tonight, a senior Conservative confirmed @LeonaAlleslev becoming Deputy Leader, saying she was chosen as a strong woman, with a high profile in the GTA who believes in Andrew Scheer's vision. #cdnpoli #CPC
@LeonaAlleslev *Senior Conservative Source
@LeonaAlleslev On background the Conservative source said @LeonaAlleslev was told about her new role earlier this week not today. #cdnpoli #cpc
@LeonaAlleslev Additional posts coming tomorrow according to multiple conservative sources who are not authorized to speak publicly: @markstrahl remains as Party Whip. @CandiceBergenMP remains as House Leader. @alainrey stays on as Quebec Lieutenant. #cdnpoli #cpc
