Jason Kenney Endorses Erin O'Toole for Leadership of Conservative Party

Erin O'Toole addresses the crowd at a federal Conservative leadership forum during the annual general meeting of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative party in Halifax, Canada, on Feb. 8, 2020. Andrew Vaughan/The Canadian Press

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, king among leaders of the conservative movement in Canada, is endorsing Erin O'Toole to lead the federal party.

His seal of approval comes as O'Toole revs up efforts to catch up to Peter MacKay, whose leadership campaign has now raised upwards of $1 million in his quest to win the contest.