Erin O'Toole

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The Peace tower is seen in Ottawa, on Monday, Oct. 18. 2021. File photo by The Associated Press/Adrian Wyld

Conservatives argue negative COVID test should allow all MPs into Parliament

Conservatives say they disagree with a committee of MPs deciding that only fully vaccinated MPs, staff and visitors can enter the House of Commons.

Coronavirus in Canada

By Marie Woolf & Stephanie Taylor | News, Politics | October 21st 2021

The House of Commons chamber is seen empty, on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in Ottawa. File photo by The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

House of Commons precinct limits entry to only those fully vaxxed

That could present a problem for Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole, who has refused to say how many of his 118 MPs are fully vaccinated.

Coronavirus in Canada

By Joan Bryden & Lina Dib | News, Politics | October 20th 2021

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole listens to a question from a reporter during a news conference following caucus in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021. File photo by The Candian Press/Adrian Wyld

Will O'Toole demand all Conservative MPs be fully vaccinated?

Mandatory immunization has been called for by the Liberals and Bloc Québécois, and supported by the NDP, as parties prepare for Parliament to resume following last month's federal election.

Coronavirus in Canada

By Stephanie Taylor | News, Politics | October 14th 2021

A dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is given to a recipient at a vaccination site in Vancouver, on Thursday, March 11, 2021. File photo by The Canadian Press/Jonathan Hayward

Trudeau expected to announce today all federal workers must be vaccinated

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make good today, October 6, 2021, on his election promise to require all federal employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Coronavirus in Canada

By The Canadian Press | News, Politics | October 6th 2021

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole gives a thumbs up as he enters the building for the first Conservative caucus since the federal election, on Tuesday, Oct.5, 2021 in Ottawa. Photo by The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Conservative MPs vote to give themselves power to oust O'Toole

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says he's confident his 118 elected MPs have his back, despite voting to give themselves the power to review his leadership and potentially give him the boot.

By Stephanie Taylor | News, Politics | October 6th 2021

Ex-MP says Conservatives could have done better job talking to Chinese voters

Kenny Chiu was defeated in Steveston-Richmond East, a British Columbia riding with many residents of Chinese descent.

By Stephanie Taylor | News, Politics | September 27th 2021

Conservative leader Erin O'Toole is seen during a news conference on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Ottawa. File photo by The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Tory MPs urge party to unify around O'Toole as leader

Some re-elected Conservative members of Parliament — along with a former leadership contender — are lining up to say others should get united behind leader Erin O'Toole, as questions swirl about whether his election performance warrants him staying in the job.

Election 2021

By Stephanie Taylor | News, Politics | September 24th 2021

Facebook ads reveal the frantic push for votes during the campaign home stretch

The uptick in political ads after the first leaders' debate was evident on Facebook, a venue Canada’s National Observer has been mining for trends by grouping the advertisements by topics, age groups, gender and the regions being targeted.

Election 2021

By Nora Legrand & David McKie | Analysis, Politics | September 24th 2021

A heavy hauler truck transports material from Suncor's North Steepbank in the oil sands in Fort McMurray, Alta., on Monday, June 13, 2017. File photo by The Canadian Press/Jason Franson

Election strengthened support for strong action on climate change

Two years ago environment groups applauded the federal election results as a win after almost two in every three voters picked a party with a clear commitment to combating climate change.

Election 2021

By Mia Rabson | News, Politics | September 23rd 2021

Conservative on national council says members should review O’Toole’s leadership

Bert Chen represents Ontario, but says he's speaking as a loyal member and there are a lot of others unhappy with the more moderate direction Erin O'Toole has taken the party, which was opposite to how he ran in its leadership contest to win over party faithful.

Election 2021

By Stephanie Taylor | News, Politics | September 22nd 2021

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