Erin O'Toole

“Whereas Canada and our allies see the rule of law, freedom of speech, and fair elections as the guardrails to a more secure world, Beijing sees them as a threat to the rule of the Communist Party.”

“We have to put Canadian working families first. I'm going to do that, from trade to our own domestic economic response post-COVID.”

“It's very important to respect the conversation between a priest and the members of their flock.”

“Canada has been conspicuously silent as other countries criticize the actions of Beijing and the World Health Organization in the response to COVID-19. In return for remaining silent, China calls us a 'fine partner' and reminds Canada that we are in line for medical supplies provided we have our cash ready when the planes arrive.”

“I have great respect for all my colleagues.”

“I saw the role my dad had in the community, helping people. At Christmas, people would come by with cards thanking him for helping with something for the business or their farm. And I just saw the impact.”

“We all know there are vast differences between Trump and Trudeau as people, but we need to separate that from the pursuit of the mutual interests of the United States and Canada.”

“Every time we refuse to stand up for liberty and our core beliefs as a nation in the face of aggression from the Chinese regime, we legitimize their behaviour and encourage more bully tactics.”

“I'm always going to say, 'I think there is racism' and I want to stamp it out.”

“You can't build a strong future for millennials or young people just based on social media. If so, they'd be all secure with Mr. Trudeau, who is very good at social media.”

“Since 1979, the majority of victims of the Iranian regime have been the Iranian people themselves.”

“It is time for free nations to stop ignoring or even normalizing tyranny. Not only is it the right thing to do - but it's also the only way to stand up for our national security and the safety of the Canadian people.”

“We need to reach out to more Canadians to show them that they could see themselves reflected in our party.”

“A Conservative government under Andrew Scheer would implement a coherent China strategy, taking a harder line on China's missteps.”

“The country I most admire is Canada, the one I've served my whole life.”

“Raising a family is life's greatest joy, but it can also be humbling. You cannot do it alone.”

“Sometimes freedom demands a measure of sacrifice.”

“In law school, we studied the famous book 'Getting to Yes,' co-written by the head of the Harvard Law School Negotiation Project.”

“I've been standing up against what I call the 'virtue signalling' from Justin Trudeau which actually ignores the real challenges of the day and offers symbolic gestures as a substitute.”

“We always knew that name-recognition wise, that was really my one weakness.”