Pierre Poilievre’s path to prime minister

The Conservative leader must moderate his tone by jettisoning his simplistic sloganeering and attack dog persona. Coming across as a brawler is off-putting to many voters, especially women and seniors.

If Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants to make it to the Prime Minister's Office, he will have to dampen his shrillness and any hint of self-righteousness, and focus on being more constructive, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY NELSON WISEMAN

September 1, 2025

Now that he’s heading back to Parliament, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s path to the Prime Minister’s Office requires discipline.

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