Erin O'Toole
Starting flag for Conservative leadership race drops on Monday
The race for leadership of the federal Conservatives begins officially on Monday, January 13, 2020.
Conservative party appoints interim director amid concerns over outgoing leader Scheer's expenses
The director of fundraising for the federal Conservatives has taken over as acting executive director of the party as it continues to grapple with the fallout from the resignation of leader Andrew Scheer.
Now who will lead Canada's Conservatives?
Moments after Andrew Scheer announced on Thursday, December 13, 2019, his intention to resign as Conservative party leader, speculation turned to who will replace him.
Conservatives, if elected, would work to restore ties with Saudi Arabia
A Conservative government, if elected this fall, would work to fix Canada's relationship with Saudi Arabia by trying to build back rapport with the kingdom in areas that it considers of mutual interest.
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman's pending return raises thorny question for brass
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman's stated desire to return to active duty after the breach-of-trust case against him was dropped this week is raising a thorny question for the military's top brass: Where can he go?
RCMP defends 'thorough, independent' investigation into Vice-Admiral Mark Norman
The RCMP is defending its investigation of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, which has come under sustained fire since the politically charged case against the military's former second-in-command collapsed earlier this week.
Canada China envoy assailed for assessing merits of Meng extradition case
Canada's envoy to China faced criticism on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, for opining on how a Huawei executive might avoid extradition to the United States, fuelling speculation his remarks were a political ploy to end the government's diplomatic crisis with China.
Closed meeting between MPs and Chinese officials planned, then cancelled
An all-party committee of elected MPs planned a closed-door meeting with a delegation of Chinese politicians and diplomats this week, but abruptly cancelled it on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Trump assails Canadian tariffs, accuses people of smuggling U.S. goods home
While Donald Trump launched his latest tirade against the familiar Canadian targets of tariffs and dairy, nervous opposition MPs demanded answers on how to defend against the president's next expected attack — potentially crippling auto tariffs.
'Disgusting,' 'disturbing': Tories denounce own inaction on sexual misconduct
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer promised a more modern approach on Monday to how the federal party deals with sexual misconduct, but left unanswered lingering questions about how a former MP was allowed to stand for election in 2015 while he was the subject of similar allegations.
Liberals not ruling out joining U.S. on ballistic missile defence: Sajjan
The Trudeau government is taking its time deciding how to protect Canada from ballistic missiles as part of a larger review of North American defences.
Feds say lack of airstrips, infrastructure slowed hurricane evacuations
Federal ministers expressed sympathy on Monday, September 11, 2017, for the hundreds of Canadians affected by Hurricane Irma as well as their worried families back home.
McKenna says she is 'done' with 'ridiculous' Tory language on environment
Canada's push to get climate change action included in a revamped NAFTA is turning into a heated domestic dispute just as it makes its debut at the official negotiating table.
Trudeau government to play 'matchmaker' for science students seeking work
Labour Minister Patty Hajdu describes her government’s work as a “matchmaker” for post-secondary students and employers, and explains why NAFTA priorities on gender and Indigenous rights matter.