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Pierre Poilievre to Seek By-Election in Alberta After Losing Long-Held Seat

Conservative MP Damien Kurek steps down to allow Poilievre to contest a by-election after his Carleton defeat, with PM Mark Carney pledging a swift election call.

Ethan Cox (left) of Ricochet Media remonstrates with Ezra Levant, CEO of Rebel News, after the cancellation of Leader's scrums during the English-language federal election debate, in Montreal, on Thursday, April 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Bruce Fanjoy of the Liberal Party won the seat for the Carleton riding during the Federal election, April 29, 2025. He beat incumbent Pierre Poilievre of the Conservative party.

Overview

  • Pierre Poilievre lost his 20-year Carleton seat to Liberal newcomer Bruce Fanjoy in a significant electoral upset during the 2025 Canadian federal election.
  • Fanjoy's grassroots campaign and Poilievre's perceived local absence were key factors in the Liberal candidate's victory by over 4,300 votes.
  • NDP leader Jagmeet Singh also lost his seat, announced his resignation, and the party fell below the threshold for official status with only 6.3% of the national vote.
  • Conservative MP Damien Kurek of Battle River—Crowfoot announced his resignation to enable Poilievre to contest a by-election in the safe Alberta riding.
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed he will expedite the by-election process to facilitate Poilievre's return to Parliament.