Erin O’Toole ousted as Conservative leader

The Conservative caucus is the only one that voted last year to accept the rule as binding.

Cariboo-Prince George Conservative MP Todd Doherty has released a statement.

“Today, the Conservative Caucus decided to replace Erin O’Toole as Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Caucus has spoken, and I respect their decision.

“I wish Erin well and thank him for his service to our party and to our country. He and his family have made countless personal sacrifices over the last 18 months and for that, I am grateful and appreciative. I look forward to re-connecting with our grassroots members and my colleagues across the country to determine our best path forward in the days and weeks to come.

Whenever the next election is called, Canadians can rest assured that Conservatives will be ready to take Justin Trudeau on and win.”

Meanwhile, Bob Zimmer, MP for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies also weighed in on the announcement.

“Today, the Conservative caucus voted to replace Erin O’Toole as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Leading a national party is never easy and I want to thank Erin and his family for the years of public service they have given to Canadians. I am grateful for the opportunity he has given me as Shadow Minister for Northern Affairs and Arctic Sovereignty; Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. Now it is time for us to move forward, united. Later this evening our caucus will be choosing an interim leader who will serve until a new leader is elected by our Conservative Party membership. I will continue to remain focused on ensuring that the voices of our hard-working Northeastern BC residents are heard here in Ottawa and defeating the Liberals in the next election,” he stated.

by Canadian Press

Erin O’Toole ousted as Conservative leader

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