Tag: Erin O’Toole

O’Toole Says Liberals ‘Disconnected’ From Needs of Canadians in Throne Speech Response

Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole has taken aim at the Liberal government’s throne speech, saying it “completely ignored most of the critical issues facing Canada.” “From the inflation crisis, the cost-of-living crisis, economic uncertainty, and severe labour shortages to alienation in the West, an erosion of trust in this government and the complete collapse of…


O’Toole on Throne Speech: Liberals ‘Disconnected’ From Needs of Canadians

Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole has taken aim at Prime Minister Trudeau and the Liberal government’s throne speech, saying it “completely ignored most of the critical issues facing Canada.” “From the inflation crisis, the cost-of-living crisis, economic uncertainty, and severe labour shortages to alienation in the West, an erosion of trust in this government and…


O’Toole Says Conservatives Will Abide by Vaccine Mandate for MPs Entering House

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole says his caucus will “respect and abide by” the new vaccine mandate set out by the House of Commons governing committee, while vowing to challenge the board that delivered the policy. The House of Commons’ governing body announced a new rule on Oct. 19 that would ban members of parliament who aren’t…


‘Dangerous’: Chinese Conservatives Dismayed at Association’s Event Calling for O’Toole’s Resignation Over China Policy

Some members of the Conservative Party in the Chinese community are expressing concern about a public event held by the Chinese Canadian Conservative Association that described leader Erin O’Toole’s policy on confronting the Chinese regime as a “hatred message on China,” with critics saying it’s the same line pushed by Beijing’s propaganda. On Oct. 7…


MP Says O’Toole Must Have a Plan to Win Back Conservative Voters as He Meets Caucus

OTTAWA—A western Conservative MP who lost votes in the party’s disappointing election defeat two weeks ago says leader Erin O’Toole must provide a full accounting of how he plans to win back the trust of some supporters. Shannon Stubbs represents the rural Alberta riding of Lakeland, and says she had 15 percent fewer votes cast…


Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole Faces First Caucus Meeting After Election Loss

OTTAWA—Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole will face his caucus today for the first time since his party’s disappointing election defeat two weeks ago. The 119 Conservative MPs are set to gather in person in Ottawa where, among other things, they’ll have to decide whether they want the power to review O’Toole’s leadership. Under legislation passed in…


Where the Party Leaders Are on Election Day

As Canadians head to the polling stations on Sept. 20, here’s a look at where the main party leaders will be and what their plans are for election day. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Trudeau will cast his ballot on the morning of Sept. 20 in his Montreal riding of Papineau, Que. The Liberals will kick…


Last Day of Campaign Before Election: Party Leaders Make Final Pitch for Votes

Party leaders were on the hustings again on Sunday, making their final effort to woo voters before Canadians go to the polls on Monday. Liberal Party Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau held several in-person and virtual press conferences throughout the day on Sept. 19, addressing supporters in Alberta, Atlantic Canada, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. A…


Trudeau Touts Pandemic Recovery Plan, O’Toole Reaffirms Climate Change Policy

With five days left until the federal election, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau campaigned on his COVID-19 recovery plan and defended his decision to hold a large indoor rally, while Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole reaffirmed the party’s climate change policy and plans for economic recovery. At a campaign stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Sept. 15,…


O’Toole Upholds Childcare Plan, Trudeau Focuses on Climate on Campaign Trail

With less than a week to go before election day, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole touted a new childcare policy, while Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau placed emphasis on climate change during campaign stops on Sept. 14. O’Toole promoted his party’s childcare policy at a press conference in Russell, Ont., after announcing Sept. 13 that the Conservatives will…