This is a pivotal weekend for the Conservative Party of Canada, as the party bids adieu to former leader Stephen Harper who has indicated that he will be leaving politics before the fall session of Parliament resumes.
While background to tonight's Opening session of the Convention, the Party has many other issues and items of interest to discuss, with the sting of the fall election defeat still smarting, Conservatives will be looking to formulate a path ahead to rebuild their base and recapture some of the middle ground that was lost to Justin Trudeau and the Liberals in the October election.
The Convention Opens tonight with opening ceremonies from the Vancouver Convention Centre starting at 7 PM Pacific Time, with the highlight of the evening the keynote address from former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Policy issues and discussion forums make up the bulk of the Friday agenda, with a review of the 2015 Election Campaign among some of the key elements for Day Number Two.
Plenary sessions and the results of the National Council Election will be the focus for the final day, with the Convention coming to a close at 5:30 on Saturday.
The three days will also signal the official start of sorts for the campaigns to replace Stephen Harper as party leader, with a number of declared candidates already working their campaigns already, the Vancouver convention provides the opportunity to build up support and gain some valuable alliances and funding for the long road ahead.
As the weekend events move forward we'll keep an eye out for any major shifts in direction or hints of controversy, as well as for the normal items of note that come from a three day gathering of political types of any persuasion.
Some notes on the Conservative Convention can be found here from party website.
CPAC is offering up a live stream of the Conservative Convention events, you can access that video stream here.
We launch the archive of the Conservatives at Convention with some items that take note of where the Conservative party is at heading into the weekend conclave, with updates to follow as the event moves forward.
May 30, 2016
The openness of the Tories at their convention is the story of the weekend
What you missed from the weekend's conventions
The new Conservatives: fun, fashion and fiscal responsibility
How should we describe the Conservatives now?
Conservatives seem liberated after their election defeat
May 29, 2016
The mood is upbeat but the future of the Conservative Party is uncertain
Conservative Party looks for its voice again post-Harper
Conservatives vote to end official opposition to gay marriage
Conservative Party leadership may be on Kevin O'Leary's bucket list
NDP, Conservative conventions take far different twists on similar plot
Tory Convention beat out Liberals
Trudeau can laugh at Conservatives all he wants, but Liberals better watch their backs
Kevin O'Leary sees 'no advantage' in declaring leadership run early
May 28, 2016
Conservative Party officials get scathing review of 2015 election campaign
Jason Kenney to decide on Conservative leadership bid by summer's end
Tories lacking leadership in wake of Stephen Harper
Tory 'bagman' boasts about party's bank account
Tories to upgrade policy handbook on gay marriage, assisted dying
How grassroots Tories took on their party's definition of marriage
Conservatives set to vote on dropping same sex marriage from policy
What Conservatives are considering at convention
'Freedom and respect': Conservatives strike marriage definition from party policy
Confident Tories emerge from convention united, ready to take on Trudeau
‘Government does not have a place in your bedroom’: Conservatives vote to accept same-sex marriages
Glad-handing and schmoozing: Conservative leadership hopefuls use convention to weigh bids
How grassroots Tories changed their party's definition of marriage
May 27, 2016
Conservatives take steps to end official opposition to gay marriage
On same-sex marriage, social conservatives' time has long gone
Tories unfairly targeted Muslims during election, supporter tells convention
Stephen Harper, Canada's true father of federation
Being cold and aloof may have worked in Harper's favour
Tories need a new take on climate change
'A fabulous moment': Conservative delegates shift to more neutral position on same-sex marriage
Conservative leadership: 1 year out, declared and undeclared candidates make their pitch
Tories vote against rule change allowing Rona Ambrose to run for permanent leadership
Stephen Harper joining Conservative Fund as director
Tory convention hears calls for greater inclusiveness
Canada needs Air Conservative
Harper, Trudeau, a study in contrasts
Inside the Tories’ ‘warring tribes’: Hard-drinkers, pro-lifers and the Ayn Randians who want to kill them
Conservative convention delegates vent over party’s ‘disaster’ of election campaign
Yes to same-sex marriage, no to Rona Ambrose: Tories begin heated debate on party policies
Harper's shadow over Today's Conservatives
Conservatives nix making Rona Ambrose leader, vote to drop same-sex marriage ban
Conservatives get blasted by member for driving away Muslims
Sophie snub? Rona Ambrose praises Laureen Harper's quiet style
Kevin O'Leary joins Conservative party, takes centre stage at convention
Brad Wall not interested in becoming next federal Conservative leader
Conservative Party leadership race lacks B.C. candidates
Trudeau's 'disaster' budget will pave way to Conservative win: Kevin O'Leary
Critics hijack #ThankYouStephenHarper tribute
Ambrose emphasizes women, youth, immigrants in speech to Conservative convention
Tories must fight for the little guy
May 26 2016
Harper breaks long public silence in speech at Conservative convention
The Conservative challenge, post Harper
'The past is no place to linger': Stephen Harper farewell opens Conservative convention
Conservatives gather in Vancouver to 'refresh, not reinvent' defeated party
Harper projects optimism for Conservative party in brief speech
In farewell, Harper calls for party unity, cites Tory strength
Harper was never the conservative extremist we were led to expect
Stephen Harper at Conservative convention: 'Now is the time to look forward'
Jason Kenney to make decision on Conservative leadership bid by summer’s end
Group of Conservatives trying to amend constitution to allow Rona Ambrose to run for leadership
Haprer breaks silence at Conservative convention, says party remains united
For the Record: Stephen Harper's lasting legacy
FYI, the CPC contenders - official and unofficial
Stephen Harper: 'Our party's journey is only beginning'
The Conservative Party's Kevin O'Leary factor
Where do the Conservatives go from here?
Harper urges Conservatives to stay united in first major speech since election
Pre Convention Notes:
Stephen Harper: After so many words, he exits in silence
Harper for hire: Former Prime Minister is on the hunt for a new job
Tories pitch greener message at party convention
Leadership Race rules could exacerbate Conservative Party divisions
Harper to break his silence at party convention
The non-candidacy of Rona Ambrose
Tory convention opens with salute to the Harper years
Harper, in good spirits, looks to career in foreign relations
Harper didn’t want to rule from beyond the political grave — and now he can cement his legacy
Old divisions set to re-emerge at key Conservative national convention this week
Ethics regime set up under Harper's tenure may follow former PM into his post-public life
Stephen Harper to resign as MP to pursue business interests — and possibly a foreign policy institute
In search of a manifesto for the Conservative Party of Canada
Stephen Harper Inc.: Former PM sets up company
Stephen Harper the consultant: Former PM creates new company
Show Harper some love, Conservatives
Tories get rare window to voice dissent at party convention
Tomorrow is the right time for Harper to retire
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