2021 Fireside Chat with The Honourable Erin O'Toole Apr 7

Fireside Chat: Honourable Erin O’Toole, Leader of the Official Opposition

Presented by Kim Smythe, President & CEO, Nanaimo Chamber
Virtual Chat • Q & A • Moderated by Bruce Williams, President & CEO, The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by MNP, represented by James Byrne, Regional Managing Partner, Vancouver Island.

Join us for a lunch time presentation of the Honourable Erin O’Toole speaking on the Opposition’s perspective on federal government, response to the pandemic, the federal budget, and the future. Submit your questions to the Leader in advance to respond to additional topics.

Submit questions to info@nanaimochamber.bc.ca

Erin O’Toole Introduction

Erin O’Toole grew up in a GM family in Bowmanville Ontario.  
At the age of 18, Erin joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and completed his studies at the Royal Military College. He continued his officer training in Chilliwack, British Columbia, then Winnipeg, Manitoba and settled in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  

As a tactical helicopter navigator, he participated in search and rescue missions off Canada’s coasts, rising to the rank of Captain. 
 After 12 years of service, Erin retired from the military and returned to school to complete a law degree at Dalhousie University.  

Erin spent the next working as a lawyer in the private sector. Loyal to his brothers and sisters in arms, Erin became one of the co-founders of the True Patriot Love Foundation, a national charity serving veterans and their families. 

Elected three times in his riding of Durham, Erin recently served as Shadow Cabinet Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs and was instrumental in establishing the Special Committee on Canada-China Relations.  
However, his proudest accomplishments remain marrying his wife Rebecca and being a dad to his two children, Molly and Jack.

Elected Leader of the Official Opposition in August 2020, he is committed to standing up for all Canadians and building a stronger and more united country.