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Poilievre’s Political Future in Question as Leadership Review Looms
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is fighting for his political future as he awaits a leadership review in January and remains without a seat in the House of Commons.
Following the party’s failure to form government in the last federal election, the Conservative constitution mandates a leadership review at the next national convention if the leader does not voluntarily step down. Poilievre has not resigned, and the vote by party members is scheduled for early next year.
Without a seat in the House of Commons, Poilievre cannot participate in debate or question period, limiting his visibility during a critical political period. Former party leader Andrew Scheer has been selected by the Conservative caucus to serve as the party’s voice in the House on an interim basis.
In a statement to the media, the Prime Minister’s Office said, “The leader of the Opposition has a responsibility to show up for Canadians in Parliament, and it is unfortunate that Mr. Poilievre is unable to do so at this time.”
Under Elections Canada rules, a party leader without a seat in the House of Commons cannot assume the formal role of Leader of the Opposition, a position recognized by the Speaker and entitled to certain parliamentary privileges, including guaranteed time during question period.
The political stakes are particularly high in Alberta, where Poilievre has strong grassroots support and where many Conservatives are watching closely to see whether he can maintain momentum after the election setback. A poor showing in the leadership review could open the door to renewed challenges from within the party and further erode confidence in his leadership.
The Prime Minister has confirmed the election will be held on August 18, 2025
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