House sitting ‘make or break’ for O’Toole’s leadership, say Conservatives

Conservative caucus members opposed to leader Erin O’Toole have to decide if their political enemy is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau or their own leader, says pollster Nik Nanos.

The winter sitting of Parliament will be critical for Erin O'Toole's future as party leader. If he survives until the summer recess in June, he will most likely be able to lead his party in the next election. 'Erin O’Toole is basically facing a rearguard opposition to his own leadership every day he shows up to work,' said pollster Nik Nanos.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

January 24, 2022

Conservative MPs, former senior Tories, and political insiders view the upcoming House sitting to be a litmus test for Erin O’Toole’s leadership. If he survives until the summer recess, it will be harder for his opponents to bring him down after that point and he will most likely lead his party...

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