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Canada’s opposition Conservative Party has voted overwhelmingly to retain Pierre Poilievre as its leader following a mandatory leadership review triggered by the party’s defeat in the most recent federal election. The vote took place during the Conservative Party’s national convention in Calgary, where Poilievre secured 87.4% support from party members, far surpassing expectations and solidifying his position ahead of the next election cycle.
The leadership review was required after the Conservatives lost to the Liberal Party, now led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, in the federal election held last April. At the start of the year, Poilievre’s Conservatives had enjoyed a commanding lead of more than 20 points in national opinion polls. However, the political landscape shifted dramatically after U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, a move that galvanized public support around Carney and the Liberals.
Despite the party’s loss, Poilievre’s strong showing in the leadership vote was widely seen as a critical test of internal confidence. Prior to the convention, political observers, including former Conservative ministerial staffer Ashton Arsenault, suggested Poilievre would need at least 75% support to demonstrate unity and credibility. By exceeding that threshold, Poilievre sent a clear message to party members and external observers that he remains the Conservatives’ preferred leader heading into the next federal election.
Poilievre, 46, has led the Conservative Party since 2022. Although he lost his own parliamentary seat in the general election, he returned to Parliament after winning a by-election in August, allowing him to resume his role as leader of the opposition. Among Conservative voters, his support remains strong, with roughly 80% backing his leadership.
However, Poilievre continues to face challenges with the broader Canadian public. Recent polling from Angus Reid shows that Prime Minister Mark Carney currently holds a 60% approval rating, the highest since becoming Liberal leader. In contrast, 58% of Canadians hold an unfavourable view of Poilievre, highlighting a key hurdle the Conservatives must address as they work to rebuild momentum and expand their appeal beyond the party base.
