Andrew Scheer to lead Conservatives in Parliament until Poilievre regains a seat

The 144-member caucus opted to enact the Reform Act rules, according to media reports, giving Conservative MPs the power to trigger a leadership review.

At the first caucus meeting since the election on May 6, Conservatives elected longtime MP Andrew Scheer to lead their party in Parliament.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY MARLO GLASS

May 6, 2025

Longtime Conservative MP Andrew Scheer says he has temporarily resumed leadership duties of the caucus in Parliament, while a seatless Pierre Poilievre remains leader of the party.

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