Background
Rick Peterson, 64, is a venture capitalist, party fundraiser, principal of Peterson Capital, and a former candidate for leadership of the British Columbia Conservative Party.
He was a member of the Progressive Conservatives at the time of the merger.
He ran and placed 12th in the 2017 Conservative leadership election.

Candidacy announced: 22 January 2020
Candidacy suspended: 20 March 2020
Withdrew due to tight election timeline and rules.
Peterson also cited the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis as his stated reason for suspending his campaign.
Endorsed Peter MacKay.

Date registered with Elections Canada:
Campaign website: rickcpc.ca
Background
Rick Peterson, 64, is a venture capitalist, party fundraiser, principal of Peterson Capital, and a former candidate for leadership of the British Columbia Conservative Party. He was a member of the Progressive Conservatives at the time of the merger. He ran and placed 12th in the 2017 Conservative leadership election.
Candidacy announced: 22 January 2020
Candidacy suspended: 20 March 2020
Withdrew due to tight election timeline and rules. Peterson also cited the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis as his stated reason for suspending his campaign. Endorsed Peter MacKay.
Date registered with Elections Canada:
Campaign website: rickcpc.ca
2020 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election