Overview
- Delegates are casting in‑person ballots in a constitutionally required review of Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, the party’s first such vote since 2005, with observers expecting his reaffirmation.
- In a keynote before voting, Poilievre blamed Liberal policies for rising separatist sentiment, promised to restore national unity, and offered to work with the government on easing U.S. tariffs.
- Conservative Fund chair Robert Staley reported $48 million raised in 2025, credited Poilievre as the party’s top fundraiser, and said finances are strong enough to fight an election at any time.
- Delegates are debating dozens of policy and constitutional proposals, including calls to delete the party’s abortion stance, reconsider WHO membership, change CBC funding, develop an AI framework, and shift nomination oversight toward local riding associations.
- Party unity and electability remain under scrutiny after two MPs crossed the floor, as recent polling shows Mark Carney leading on preferred prime minister despite Conservative organizational strength.