Stephanie Levitz
Reporter with The Canadian Press
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Federal Liberals want to outlaw forced LGBTQ conversion therapy
The federal Liberals have reintroduced a bill that would ban forcing children or adults to undergo therapy aimed at altering their sexual orientation or gender identity.
O'Toole lambastes Liberals' handing of pandemic
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole used his first speech in the House of Commons as party leader to lambaste the Liberal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Letter sent by Erin O'Toole mirrors MacKay's text
A fundraising letter sent by new Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole to party members contains passages identical to sections of his rival Peter MacKay's campaign website.
Liberals reach deal with NDP
The minority Liberal government has reached a deal with the New Democrats over legislation to support workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, securing the backing needed to survive a confidence vote on the throne speech.
Erin O'Toole promises to fight for West, human rights
Newly elected Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, that as leader, and as a prime minister, he will stand up for the rights of women and the LGBTQ community, and he intends to apply that fighting spirit to all his files.
O'Toole moving quickly to put stamp on federal Conservative party
It took Erin O'Toole less than 12 hours to go from winning the Conservative leadership race early on Monday, August 24, 2020, to taking his seat behind the boss's desk in the Official Opposition office, moving swiftly to begin building a team to guide his party in the months ahead.
Erin O'Toole built support in party's more right-wing camps
Among Erin O'Toole's jobs in the military was navigating a Sea King helicopter over the skies of Canada, and now he takes on the challenge of journeying through political terrain as the new leader of the federal Conservative party.
Erin O'Toole new Conservative leader
Conservative members sought stability on Monday, August 24, 2020, in choosing Erin O'Toole as leader after a campaign where he focused on keeping the party close to its "true blue" fundamentals.
Next Conservative party leader best not take Alberta for granted: MPs
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner is warning that whoever is elected as the new party leader on Sunday, August 16, 2020, must be prepared with robust policy for the West.
McKenna calls for measures to protect politicians from threats
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna said on Thursday, August 13, 2020, that new measures must be taken to protect Canadian politicians from threatening behaviour.