Among the policy and constitutional proposals under consideration at the 2021 Conservative convention is another attempt to entrench opposition to abortion as a party principle.

The Conservatives won the popular vote and gained 26 MPs, but failed to make gains in seat-rich Ontario and Quebec, and Andrew Scheer resigned his leadership eight weeks later.

Policy and constitutional resolutions under consideration at the Conservative Party of Canada's 2021 convention.

Erin O'Toole became the third leader of the Conservative Party of Canada by defeating Peter MacKay on the third ballot in August 2020. The results were delayed several hours, though, by technical delays in counting the ballots.

Conservative leadership contenders Erin O’Toole, Peter MacKay, Derek Sloan, and Leslyn Lewis square off in the party’s English-language debate in Toronto. This is the second of two official debates hosted by the federal (...)

Conservative leadership contenders Erin O’Toole, Peter MacKay, Derek Sloan, and Leslyn Lewis speak with reporters in Toronto following the French-language debate organized by the federal Conservative party. This was the second of two (...)

June 17 at 7pm ET / 4pm PT: Watch the French-language Conservative leadership debate and follow for highlights.

Conservative leadership candidates Erin O’Toole, Peter MacKay, Derek Sloan, and Leslyn Lewis take part in the party’s French-language debate in Toronto. This is the first debate of the leadership race, as the federal (...)

Conservative leadership contenders Erin O’Toole, Peter MacKay, Derek Sloan, and Leslyn Lewis speak with reporters in Toronto following the French-language debate hosted by the party. This is the first debate of the leadership race, (...)

Watch 2020 Conservative leadership candidates as they appear on PrimeTime Politics with Peter Van Dusen. 

Conservative party members will again use a single secret ballot to rank their preferred candidates.

By Andrew Thomson | UPDATED June 19, 2020 10:03amET The COVID-19 pandemic forced a five-week suspension to the Conservative leadership campaign and changes to the timeline, which originally called for a late-June election. In-person voting has been scrapped. Members will submit their ballots by mail, along with a declaration form […]

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters during a stop in the riding of Regina-Wascana in Saskatchewan. (October 21, 2019)

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters and holds a news conference in Vancouver on the final day of campaigning before the October 21 vote. (October 20, 2019)

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters at the campaign office of Gabrielle Loren, the Conservative candidate for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea to Sky Country in B.C. (no interpretation)

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters at the campaign office of Zach Segal, the Conservative candidate for Vancouver Granville in B.C. (no interpretation)

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters in Vancouver at his last rally of the federal election campaign.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks to supporters at a campaign rally in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters and responds to questions from reporters while campaigning in North York, Ontario.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters at the campaign office of Sarah Fischer, the Conservative candidate for the Ontario riding of Don Valley North.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer makes remarks during a visit to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Scarborough, Ontario. (no interpretation)

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters and responds to questions from reporters while campaigning in Fredericton.

At a news conference in Brampton, Ontario, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer announces that repealing the federal carbon tax will be his first piece of legislation as prime minister. (no interpretation)

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters at a campaign rally in Pictou County, N.S.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters at a campaign stop in Ancaster, Ontario.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks with reporters in Quebec City about his intent to hold a meeting with premiers during his first 100 days as prime minister on the issue of internal trade barriers. He will host a meeting in Ottawa (...)

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters at a campaign stop in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. (no interpretation)

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters at a campaign rally in La Prairie, Quebec, where he presents his party’s priorities for the province. They include creating an official languages tribunal, working on the (...)

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer responds to questions from reporters after making a policy announcement in Winnipeg.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer addresses supporters at a campaign rally in Winnipeg.