Erin O'Toole has dedicated his career to public service, leadership, and national security. A former officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, he served for 12 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force, flying operational missions with 423 Squadron in support of naval operations.

After military service, Erin earned his law degree from Dalhousie University and worked as a corporate lawyer and business advisor, including as in-house counsel for Procter & Gamble.

He was elected four times as Member of Parliament for Durham and served in senior roles including Parliamentary Secretary for International Trade, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and Leader of the Official Opposition. He was also the party’s candidate for Prime Minister in the 2021 federal election.

Today, Erin is President and Managing Director of ADIT North America and serves as a Distinguished Fellow at the Hudson Institute. He also serves on the board of director for Avenir Minerals. He brings deep experience in business, government, trade, and defence to his work advising organizations in Canada and internationally.