Poilievre Secures Near‑Total Support in Conservative Leadership Review

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre receives 87% of votes at Calgary convention, cementing his position.

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Poilievre Secures Near‑Total Support in Conservative Leadership Review

At the Conservative Party national convention held on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta, leader Pierre Poilievre received 87 % of the delegates’ votes to continue as party leader. The result eclipses former prime minister Stephen Harper’s 84 % tally from his 2005 review and sends a clear “mandate” message to the caucus. Delegates praised Poilievre’s focus on affordability and Canadian pride, while his campaign manager Steve Outhouse noted that the outcome boosts the party’s readiness for the next federal election. Despite a rocky year that saw Poilievre lose his Ottawa‑area seat and three MPs defect, the overwhelming endorsement underscores strong internal unity ahead of an expected early election.

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