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The Conservative Party of Canada has a new interim leader.
Manitoba MP Candice Bergen takes over from Erin O’Toole, who was voted out in a ballot among party members yesterday.
Bergen has been an MP since 2008, and served as the Opposition House Leader for four years.
73 MPs voted against O’Toole as leader, while 45 were in favour of him staying in the role.
Bergen will stay on as the Conservatives face their third party leadership race since 2015.
I want to express my gratitude and respect to @erinotoole for his leadership and the sacrifices he’s made for our party and caucus. Thanks also to Rebecca and the O’Toole family for their dedication and support. Erin is an asset and will continue to be a valued member of our team pic.twitter.com/BdZl907rYV
— Candice Bergen (@CandiceBergenMP) February 2, 2022
