Back in January, when I last interviewed local MP Philip Lawrence, he was tight-lipped about who he was about to endorse for the leadership race for the Conservative Party of Canada. It was very early days. Peter MacKay had announced. Lawrence said nothing. Then, a few days later, Durham MP Erin O’Toole raised his hand. Almost immediately, Lawrence pledged his support for his long-time friend and political mentor. Eight months of campaigning culminated in a nerve-wracking vote last weekend that saw O’Toole come away victorious. Here is my interview with Lawrence about the campaign and the path forward for the leader and the party
The full interview with bonus material
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