Pierre Poilievre

Pierre Poilievre is the leader of Canada's Conservative Party. He is described as a populist figure, and some sources have noted similarities between his political style and that of Donald Trump. Poilievre's leadership is newsworthy because he recently faced a leadership vote within the Conservative Party. Despite presiding over recent electoral defeats, he secured a strong endorsement from party members, with 87.4% voting to retain him as leader at a convention in Calgary. This re-election occurred despite what one source describes as 'dismal poll numbers'. Adding to the challenges for the Conservative Party, a Conservative lawmaker recently defected to the ruling Liberal party, further weakening the Tories' position and potentially moving the Liberals closer to a majority government. Poilievre's continued leadership and the party's internal struggles are significant factors in the current Canadian political landscape.