Overview

• Pierre Poilievre lost both the federal election and his long-held Carleton seat, but has indicated he intends to remain leader of the Conservative Party.
• Without a seat in the House of Commons, Poilievre is unable to perform formal opposition duties, requiring the party to designate an interim parliamentary leader.
• Key Conservative MPs, including Mark Strahl and Kory Teneycke, have publicly supported Poilievre’s continued leadership, citing his influence on the party’s electoral gains.
• The Official Residences Act ties access to Stornoway, the opposition leader’s residence, to the Leader of the Opposition in the House, creating uncertainty about Poilievre’s entitlement.
• The Privy Council Office has deferred questions about Poilievre’s residence and leadership status to the Conservative Party, leaving decisions on a by-election or interim arrangements unresolved.