OTTAWA — Conservative MP Erin O’Toole is joining the race to replace former prime minister Stephen Harper as party leader. The former cabinet minister announced his bid in his hometown of Bowmanville, Ont. O’Toole, a lawyer and former member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, says the Conservative party needs an experienced leader with “fresh ideas” who can build upon past successes. 2/2 Rest of endorsements today for O’Toole: @JohnBrassardCPC @RobertSopuck10 MPs in total. @andrewscheer had 17 MPs on side — Jason Fekete (@jasonfekete) October 14, 2016His campaign also announced the endorsement of 10 fellow Conservative MPs.

Source: National Post October 14, 2016 14:06 UTC