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Pierre Poilievre to Contest Alberta By-Election After Losing Ottawa Seat

Conservative MP Damien Kurek steps aside in Battle River—Crowfoot to enable Poilievre's swift return to Parliament.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responds to a question following a speech at the Canada Strong and Free Network national conference on Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Overview

  • Pierre Poilievre, Conservative leader, lost his long-held Ottawa—Carleton seat in the recent federal election to Liberal Bruce Fanjoy.
  • Alberta MP Damien Kurek announced his resignation from the Battle River—Crowfoot seat to facilitate Poilievre's by-election bid.
  • Poilievre has formally accepted the opportunity to run in the by-election for the strongly Conservative district, which has consistently delivered above 80% support for the party.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to calling the by-election promptly to ensure Poilievre's timely re-entry to Parliament.
  • Kurek, first elected in 2019, expressed confidence in Poilievre's ability to represent the riding and pledged to run again in the next general election.