Pierre Poilievre has secured a decisive endorsement from Canada’s Conservative Party, reinforcing his leadership despite recent electoral setbacks and internal strains.
At a leadership review held Friday at the party’s convention in Calgary, Alberta, Poilievre received 87.4% support from delegates, a vote automatically triggered after his loss to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals in April.
The result underscored continued confidence among party members, even as the Conservatives trail in national polls and face questions about unity and strategy.
The leadership review followed a turbulent period for Poilievre, who lost both the national election and his own parliamentary seat before later returning to the House of Commons through an Alberta by-election.
Delegates cast ballots in person, representing Conservative constituencies across the country.
In remarks ahead of the vote, Poilievre called on Canadians to remain united in an uncertain global environment, warning against growing separatist sentiment in Alberta and Quebec.
“A house divided cannot stand,” he said, while blaming Liberal policies for eroding confidence in the federation.
Supporters at the convention described the outcome as a strong mandate, praising Poilievre for maintaining traditional Conservative messaging focused on affordability, crime, and limited government.
The vote came as the Conservatives navigate mounting external and internal pressures.
Two Conservative members of Parliament have recently defected to the Liberals, leaving Carney’s government one seat short of a majority.
Poilievre’s speech avoided directly naming U.S. President Donald Trump, despite ongoing U.S. tariff threats and rhetoric toward Canada, though he expressed support for efforts to remove tariffs and diversify exports.
“In this dangerous and uncertain world Canadians must stand united so we can stand on our own two feet,” he said.
Analysts note Poilievre’s challenge in expanding his appeal beyond the party base, with polls showing persistent deficits against the Liberals.
At the same time, separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec continue to gain momentum, adding to the political complexity Poilievre now faces as leader.