Erin O'Toole
Erin O'Toole is a Canadian politician who served as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada from 2020 to 2022. A former military officer and lawyer, O'Toole entered politics and was elected as the Member of Parliament for Durham in 2012. He has held various positions within the Conservative Party and has been a vocal advocate for conservative policies, particularly on issues related to national security, the economy, and public health. His leadership faced challenges, particularly during the 2021 federal election, where the party did not achieve the desired results, leading to his eventual resignation.
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Erin O'Toole is the president and managing director of ADIT North America and a former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
New defence industrial strategy will jump-start investment, sector leaders and analysts say
Canada· 2026-02-18
Ask Mr. Poilievre’s two immediate predecessors, Erin O’Toole and Andrew Scheer.
Fear of a quick rerun election helps Poilievre for just one dayCanada· 2026-01-31
The past two party leaders, Andrew Scheer and Erin O’Toole, also lost to the Liberals, then led by Justin Trudeau.
Conservatives to decide if Poilievre gets a second chanceCanada· 2026-01-29
Erin O’Toole is the former Conservative Party leader and chair of Dominion’s advisory board.
Dominion Dynamics, vying to become Canadian defence ‘neoprime,’ raises $21-million led by GeorgianCanada· 2026-01-19
Erin O'Toole lost the 2021 election and then was removed as leader by his MPs.
Pierre Poilievre campaigns for support ahead of his leadership reviewCanada· 2026-01-19
Erin O’Toole, president of business intelligence and risk advisory firm ADIT North America, noted that there’s nothing like the absolute risk to your sovereignty to motivate you.
A fighting chance: How Canada can beef up its defences and grow its economy at the same timeCanada· 2025-12-05
Erin O'Toole is a former Conservative Party leader who ran on a plan that included corporate board spots for employees.
The NDP should become the Canadian champion of class-based politicsCanada· 2025-11-26
Preston Lim was previously a policy adviser to former MP Erin O’Toole.
The China-Canada relationship is warming again. But at what human cost?Canada· 2025-11-24
Erin O’Toole is president of ADIT North America and a former leader of the Opposition.
We owe it to Canadian men and boys to prioritize their mental healthCanada· 2025-11-11
Erin O'Toole is the former Conservative Party leader and chair of Dominion Dynamics’ advisory board.
Ottawa-based Dominion Dynamics launches to build Canadian Arctic sensor networkCanada· 2025-10-15
Erin O'Toole led the Conservative party's charge to appeal to working-class voters.
NDP can no longer count on support of union workers as labour vote splitsCanada· 2025-09-01
Former Conservative Party leader Erin O’Toole said so far, Mr. Carney has accomplished a lot.
Carney’s cabinet has had 100 days to change Canada. What has it done so far?Canada· 2025-08-22
In 2022, former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole pushed to have the House of Commons endorse the creation of a review panel that would take a second look at military decorations.
Former top general says Carney should review medals for Afghan veteransCanada· 2025-08-13
Erin O'Toole, former Conservative Party of Canada leader, emphasizes the opportunity for Canada to be a leader in defence.
Canadian companies gear up for a big boost in defence spendingCanada· 2025-07-18
Neither of his replacements – Andrew Scheer and Erin O’Toole – remained in their positions long enough after the 2019 and 2021 elections.
Poilievre to face leadership review in JanuaryCanada· 2025-06-16
Erin O'Toole is a former leader of the Conservative Party who was forced out by MPs.
Poilievre could face leadership review as early as MarchCanada· 2025-05-31
Erin O'Toole is mentioned as the former leader of the Conservative Party who was forced to resign.
A declaration of dependence by Liberal MPsCanada· 2025-05-27
It’s the mechanism MPs used in 2022 to remove then-leader Erin O’Toole after he failed to win the 2021 election.
Conservative MPs voice support for Poilievre, but also vote to keep power to oust himCanada· 2025-05-07
The Tory caucus opted against taking up the power of leadership review and then used it in 2022, to oust Erin O'Toole.
Globe editorial: A new chance to reform the power of MPsCanada· 2025-05-06
Erin O'Toole was ousted after he lost the 2021 election to Justin Trudeau’s Liberals.
Conservative caucus will meet to select interim Opposition Leader amid concerns Liberals are trying to poach disgruntled MPsCanada· 2025-05-01
Erin O'Toole was also dropped by the Conservative Party after the 2021 campaign.
Opinion: Why the Conservatives should dump Poilievre - but won’tCanada· 2025-05-01
Former leaders – Andrew Scheer and Erin O’Toole – were forced out after they failed to form government in the past two elections.
Voters opted against Conservative changeCanada· 2025-04-29Erin O'Toole is mentioned as the former Conservative leader in the context of the election.
Canadians head to polls in election upturned by Trump | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-04-28
Erin O'Toole is a former national campaign manager for the Conservative Party.
How social-media influencers are shaping campaign strategy this federal electionCanada· 2025-04-24
Erin O'Toole also lacked significant endorsements in 2021.
Celebrity support can bring attention, but may not deliver votes: election watchersCanada· 2025-04-18
Erin O’Toole was the Conservative leader during the 2021 election campaign.
Parties using PBO to cost promises but have not pledged to release platforms before debatesCanada· 2025-04-09
Erin O'Toole advocates for an energy pact with the U.S. to secure preferential treatment on tariffs.
Canada stands at a crossroads as Trump enacts shattering political changes with the stroke of a penCanada· 2025-04-05
Erin O’Toole couldn’t credibly sell his party’s proposal to allow women to earn some income while on maternity leave.
Opinion: Pierre Poilievre has a women problemCanada· 2025-04-03
Erin O'Toole warned that 'This country needs a Conservative Party that is both an intellectual force and a governing force.'
Review: New biography Ripper delivers a searing and convincing critique of Pierre PoilievreCanada· 2025-04-01
Erin O'Toole is another Conservative leader noted for his discomfort with the French language.
Globe editorial: Pourquoi pas, Mark Carney?Canada· 2025-03-27