The federal Conservatives have elected a new leader.

Andrew Scheer, a Saskatchewan MP, rose to the top over 12 other candidates Saturday to replace former leader Stephen Harper.

Scheer, a former speaker of the House of the Commons, edged out Quebec MP Maxime Bernier.

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