Carleton remains a stronghold for Poilievre, but with some uncertainty from changed boundaries, says strategist

A record 91 candidates running for the seat in Carleton is unlikely to change the outcome of the vote, with the Conservative leader likely to win, says Carleton University associate professor Scott Bennett.
The 2025 federal election is Pierre Poilievre's first time running for re-election while holding the leadership of the Conservative Party.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is most likely to win his seat of Carleton, Ont., in this federal election, although the riding's recently expanded boundaries that have added mostly rural areas still leaves some room for uncertainty, according to a party strategist.

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