Canada Opposition Leader Poilievre Wins Seat
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Pierre Poilievre wins Alberta byelection — but he’s got a long road ahead to broaden his base
Now that Pierre Poilievre has won a byelection to return to the House of Commons, will he maintain his libertarian-flavoured populism of the last few years? Or will he pivot to broaden his base?
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre reclaims his parliament seat in Alberta, winning over 80% of the vote.
Damien Kurek, who gave up his seat in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot so that party leader Pierre Poilievre could run in a byelection, says he intends to be back on the ballot during the next general election.
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Calgary Herald on MSNPierre Poilievre now faces tougher challenges ahead after Monday's overwhelming byelection win
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre easily won Monday’s Battle River-Crowfoot byelection but now faces a much tougher task — gaining ground in the polls against Primer Minister Mark Carney. Poilievre won the rural east-central Alberta riding with 80.
No one should be even mildly surprised by the federal Opposition leader’s easy by-election win in Battle River-Crowfoot.
Pierre Poilievre is considered the favourite to win today’s byelection, which experts deem “one of the safest Conservative seats in all of Canada.”
Canada’s Conservative leader has a second shot at becoming prime minister, but there are roadblocks in his way.