Pierre Poilievre Is Retained as Leader of Canada’s Conservatives

Pierre Poilievre was retained as leader of Canada's Conservative Party at a convention in Calgary, Alberta on Friday, January 31, 2026. Despite leading the party to defeat in the previous election against Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals, 87% of Conservative members voted to keep Poilievre as leader. Poilievre's victory is expected to solidify his control over the party, which has seen defections to the Liberals amid Carney's rising popularity. In his speech, Poilievre reiterated themes from his unsuccessful 2025 campaign, focusing on issues like crime and the cost of living. The vote was strategically held in Alberta, a Conservative stronghold, to ensure a strong show of support for Poilievre.

Pierre Poilievre was re-elected as Canada's Conservative Party leader at a leadership review held in Calgary on Friday. He secured 87.4% of the delegate vote, which was triggered automatically after his defeat to the Liberals in April. In a speech ahead of the vote, Poilievre called for national unity amid growing separatist sentiments in Alberta and Quebec, blaming the Liberal Party for the rise in separatist movements. He focused on affordability, crime, and a smaller government, issues that resonate with his base, and addressed geopolitical tensions and Canada's relationship with the US. Poilievre outlined his vision for Canada's future, aiming to represent those who feel unseen and help Canada stand on its own.