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Poilievre Denies Indian Interference in Leadership Race as Security Clearance Debate Intensifies

CSIS confirms no evidence Poilievre was aware of alleged interference, while political rivals criticize his refusal to obtain a national-security clearance.

Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre appears at a federal election campaign event in Brampton, Ont., on March 24, 2025.
Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre with his wife Anaida in Richmond Hill Ont. on March 25, 2025.
Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre, speaks at an election campaign event at Kruger Packaging L.P. in Brampton, Ontario, Canada March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre, speaks at an election campaign event at Kruger Packaging L.P. in Brampton, Ontario, Canada March 24, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

Overview

  • New reports allege Indian agents supported Pierre Poilievre's 2022 Conservative leadership campaign, though CSIS found no evidence he or his team were aware of such actions.
  • Poilievre reiterated that he won the leadership race fairly and dismissed the allegations as politically motivated attacks by his opponents.
  • The Conservative leader continues to reject obtaining a national-security clearance, citing concerns about restrictions on his ability to speak publicly on intelligence matters.
  • Justice Hogue’s inquiry highlighted India and China as key actors in foreign interference attempts but noted such efforts were largely marginal and ineffective.
  • The allegations of interference and Poilievre’s stance on security clearance have become central issues in the ongoing federal election campaign, raising broader concerns about national security.