What Conservative rally crowds reveal—and why it matters

Showcasing energized supporters at every stop serves not only as momentum-building, but also as a critical internal motivator for the thousands of volunteers.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, and wife Anaida attend a rally in Ottawa on Feb. 15. Local campaigns will be able to tap into this data to effectively convert voter intention into turnout, writes Josie Sabatino.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JOSIE SABATINO

April 16, 2025

OTTAWA—One of the standout features of the 2025 federal election has been the ability of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to draw thousands of people out to listen to his stump speeches—even in ridings where the party currently holds no seats and has been shut out fo...

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