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Conservatives Back Poilievre as Leader While Preparing for By-Election

Andrew Scheer named interim Opposition leader as Poilievre plans to contest Alberta seat after losing Carleton in federal election.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to supporters on election night in Ottawa, Monday, April 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer speaks with reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons, Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
An example of a ballot for the riding of Carleton, showing the names of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Party of Canada candidate Bruce Fanjoy, is seen at the Elections Canada Distribution Centre on the day of the federal election in Ottawa on April 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Overview

  • Pierre Poilievre, after losing his Carleton seat in the April 28 election, will run in a by-election for the Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot, pending MP Damien Kurek’s resignation.
  • The Conservative caucus voted to adopt Reform Act provisions, preserving MPs’ power to initiate a leadership review, though Poilievre continues to enjoy strong support.
  • Andrew Scheer was appointed interim Leader of the Official Opposition to represent the party in Parliament until Poilievre regains a seat.
  • Poilievre pledged to learn from the election loss, expand his team, and maintain the party’s momentum after increasing its seat count and popular vote share.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to calling the by-election promptly once Kurek’s resignation process is complete.