The PMO spokesperson said the committees are not directed by the prime minister and would resume work after Parliament returns, on their own timetables. A Conservative Party spokesperson said Scheer and O'Toole continued their discussions over lunch. We were able to get a lot accomplished just by communicating, collaborating along with the prime minister as well." "On every major issue, the Conservative party under Erin O'Toole will be just like the Liberals," Bernier said in a statement. "On behalf of Liberals across Canada, I want to congratulate Erin O'Toole on becoming the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition.

Source: CBC News August 24, 2020 22:07 UTC