Why Didn’t O’Toole Win the Election? Pundits Weigh In

Conservative Party Leader Erin O'Toole waves after giving his concession speech at his election night headquarters in Oshawa, Ont., on Sept. 21, 2021. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

News Analysis

Although Erin O’Toole set himself apart from his Conservative predecessors by endorsing multiple policies and positions aligned with progressive values, he didn’t fare any better than Andrew Scheer did in the 2019 election.