Overview

• Bruce Fanjoy, a first-time Liberal candidate, defeated Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre by over 4,300 votes in the Carleton electoral district.
• The victory ended Poilievre’s two-decade tenure as Member of Parliament for Carleton and dealt a blow to his bid for prime minister.
• Fanjoy’s campaign emphasized grassroots engagement, including extensive door-knocking efforts since 2023, contrasting with Poilievre’s perceived absence from the riding.
• Donald Trump’s hostile rhetoric toward Canada during his U.S. presidency was a turning point, shifting voter sentiment toward moderate, sovereignty-focused leadership.
• With the Liberals forming a minority government, Fanjoy has pledged to prioritize principled governance and community interests.