“For many years I have talked about building a Hire a Veteran culture in Canada in order that both public and private sector employers understand and value military training and experience in their hiring programs. For me, this work began long before I became a Member of Parliament.”

Canadian lawyer, former military officer and politician

Erin Michael O'Toole is a Canadian lawyer, former military officer, and politician. Born in 1973, he led the Conservative Party of Canada and served as Leader of the Official Opposition from 2020 to 2022. He was elected to Parliament in 2012, representing Durham until 2023. Before politics, he spent 12 years in the Canadian Armed Forces and later worked as a lawyer. His public life has centered on service, law, and Conservative politics.