Erin O'Toole

From political heavyweights who gave O’Toole key support to also-rans who exceeded expectation, there’s a new cast of Tories to be reckoned with

Paul Wells: The Conservatives need to remake their movement for a new era. Is their new leader the person to do it?

The Ontario MP is leader of the Conservative Party of Canada after winning the leadership race earlier this week. Read his full acceptance speech here.

If Tories are looking for a middle-aged male leader who took law at Dal, followed his dad into politics, served in the Harper cabinet, likes pipelines, struggles with French and recognizes Pride Month, we have wonderful news

The Ontario MP is back for another attempt to become leader of the Conservative Party, dropping the all-smiles routine for an angrier tone. But will drawing from the Andrew Scheer playbook pay off?

KC Hoard: Pride parades, when stripped to their most core elements, are public acts of resistance against the powers that continue to limit queer people’s rights

Max Fawcett: When it comes to the Conservative leadership race, O’Toole’s highest profile backer has the power to steer the conversation in a more productive direction for his province, but he’s determined not to use it

Stephen Maher: Jason Kenney’s endorsement of Erin O’Toole is unusual, but could also deliver a powerful boost to a campaign already on the upswing

The Alberta premier delivers his much-coveted endorsement, leaving little doubt that he’s no fan of the early frontrunner

Philippe J. Fournier: Who is leading the party won’t matter as much as who can get the vote out in the next general election