Erin O’Toole tried to move the CPC closer to the centre but the far right had taken over the party and didn’t want to let go so O’Toole was ousted and PP took his place.
Erin O’Toole is a decent man but apparently being decent to someone in the opposition is now considered bad form for the CPC.
“On Jan 13, O’Toole wished Liberal MP and cabinet minister Anita Anand well, following her announcement that she would not run in the next federal election.
Anand was a former defence minister, and O’Toole served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 12 years. He was also the leader of the Opposition during her time as minister.
“I saw the dedication [Anand] brought to National Defence at a time it was desperately needed,” wrote O’Toole. “She cared deeply about the CAF, their families and the need for Canada to do more. I wish her fair winds and following seas.
Two hours later, Jenni Byrne (PP’s advisor and campaign manager) reposted O’Toole’s words and added: “For anyone unsure why Erin is no longer leader of the Conservative Party…. [Anand] supported DEI [diversity, equity and inclusion] policies like name, rank and pronouns. Tampons in men’s rooms, etc.”
WR Foster 