By Canadian Press

O’Toole pledges to fight for middle class, but ready if election is triggered

Aug 25, 2020 | 11:07 AM

OTTAWA – Newly elected Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole says he wants to work constructively with the Liberal minority government to bring effective leadership to Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.

But O’Toole says his party will be ready if the Trudeau government tries to force a fall election.

O’Toole wouldn’t say whether he will support the Liberal’s speech from the throne, which is set for Sept. 23.

The speech will lay out the government’s post-pandemic plan and will be followed by a confidence vote.

O’Toole spoke with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, a call both sides said was cordial and touched on the rigours of a campaign as well as the prorogation of Parliament.

WHAT'S ON

Here is what's on this weekend in Medicine Hat and area: Dec. 13-15

22h ago

IN THE COMMUNITY

Medicine Hat's Mustard Seed adding new shelter spaces at Alberta government's request

Dec 12, 2024

HOLIDAYS

Medicine Hat Kiwanis hosting Christmas dinner, applications due Friday

Dec 12, 2024

The new Conservative leader says he told Trudeau he wants the government to address western alienation in its throne speech.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 25, 2020.

The Canadian Press