Overview

• The party’s next national convention is set for Jan. 29–31, 2026, in Calgary with delegates from across Canada due to attend.
• Members will vote on whether to retain Pierre Poilievre as leader following his decision to stay on after the federal election loss.
• Battle River-Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek has resigned to clear the way for Poilievre’s candidacy in the safe Alberta riding.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to call the byelection without delay so Poilievre can rejoin the House of Commons.
• Conservatives intend to use the gathering to pinpoint growth areas and intensify critiques of Liberal spending, taxation and regulation.