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>Canadian opposition leader Erin O'Toole ousted in boost for PM Justin Trudeau
Some disenchanted Conservatives said O'Toole had pulled the party too far into the middle during the campaign, announcing major policies without consultation.
O'Toole, who represents a parliamentary district in the vote-rich province of Ontario, said the tactic was needed to attract more moderate voters.
But the move irritated many in his party, which has a strong populist wing.His ouster means it is likely the Conservatives will now swing more to the right.
"What's next is they lose the next election," said one gloomy former senior Conservative official.