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Pierre Poilievre

Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Conservative Party of Canada

2 articles · 29 April 2025 to 1 September 2026

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Saw his party's vote share collapse to roughly 13% in the Quebec riding after winning 41% nationally in the previous federal election
Lost the election to Carney after leading the main opposition challenge.

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Liberals sweep three Canadian byelections as Carney doubles down on Europe pivot

Prime minister's party flips Conservative-held Quebec seat in vote dominated by US trade war, strengthening minority government to 173 seats while Ottawa accelerates economic diversification toward Brussels

Hélène Mercier1 September 20266 min read

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European leaders welcome Carney victory as boost for transatlantic ties

Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins Canadian election as former central banker campaigns on standing up to Trump; EU and NATO allies signal deeper cooperation ahead of June summit in The Hague.

Clara Devereux29 April 20259 min read

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