Ottawa, Canada, May 3, 2025— The Conservative Party of Canada is grappling with internal strife following their loss in Monday’s federal election, marking the fourth consecutive defeat for the party. Although the Conservatives garnered nearly 42% of the popular vote and gained several seats, they failed to secure a victory, with the Liberals emerging as the dominant force once again.
Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party, faced a significant setback when he lost his own seat in the election, intensifying the pressure on his leadership. This unexpected outcome has left many Conservative supporters questioning the direction of the party moving forward.
Shakir Chambers, a Conservative strategist, expressed frustration with the result, saying, “Nobody’s happy about that.” Despite the gains, the party’s inability to secure an election win has raised questions about its future trajectory.
With Poilievre losing his seat in the House of Commons, the Conservatives now face a critical challenge: fulfilling their role as the Official Opposition without their leader in parliament. In an effort to address this, Poilievre announced plans to run in a special election in an Alberta constituency. The vacancy in this riding was created by the resignation of Conservative MP-elect Damien Kurek, who stepped down to allow Poilievre to contest the seat.
Kurek expressed his support for Poilievre, stating, “An unstoppable movement has grown under his leadership, and I know we need Pierre fighting in the House of Commons.”
While Poilievre remains in charge of the party, questions about his leadership are emerging. Several high-profile Conservatives, including former party leader Andrew Scheer, have backed Poilievre, urging him to stay on and lead the party in the next election.
However, not all members are unified in their support. Jamil Jivani, a Conservative MP from Ontario, has blamed Ontario Premier Doug Ford for undermining the federal Conservative campaign. Jivani argued that Ford’s actions during the campaign diverted attention from the party’s objectives, hurting their chances.
As the party prepares for a caucus meeting next week to discuss its future, the direction of the Conservative Party remains uncertain. The special election in Alberta could be a pivotal moment in determining Poilievre’s political future and the future of the party itself.
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