Share this Story: As tensions rise in Conservative caucus, Erin O'Toole's leadership is put to the testAs tensions rise in Conservative caucus, Erin O'Toole's leadership is put to the test There’s a disconnect between O’Toole, who believes the party is in good shape electorally, and some members of caucus who feel the party is floundering Photo by National Post Photo IllustrationArticle content OTTAWA — In two weeks, Conservative leader Erin O’Toole will give a keynote speech at the party’s policy convention that could be the most important of his leadership so far. Article content Every Conservative Party leader has occasionally had trouble managing a caucus that’s notorious for having clashing ideologies and independent-minded, sometimes ornery MPs. Still, what’s undeniably true is there are Conservative MPs very unhappy with how the O’Toole era has gone so far. “I’m surprised it took you guys this long to start writing about it,” said a Conservative MP who endorsed one of O’Toole’s leadership rivals. Broadly, there are two sides to how O’Toole’s leadership is viewed within the party.

Source: National Post March 06, 2021 12:00 UTC