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Erin O'Toole elected next Conservative Party leader

Erin O’Toole is the next leader of the Conservative Party. Today on Front Burner, CBC’s Vassy Kapelos on O’Toole’s win, and what it means for the future of the party.
Conservative Party of Canada Leader Erin O'Toole speaks after his win at the 2020 Leadership Election, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada August 24, 2020. Sean Kilpatrick/Pool via REUTERS (Sean Kilpatrick/Pool/REUTERS)

Erin O'Toole was elected as the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada in the early morning, on the third ballot. O'Toole's victory wraps up an unprecedented race. But despite the obstacles presented by campaigning in a global pandemic, Conservatives participated in record numbers. Today on Front Burner, Power and Politics host Vassy Kapelos on O'Toole's win and what it means for the future of the party.

 

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