‘The best is yet to come’: Poilievre takes Conservative leadership vote with 87 per cent support after final pitch

The Conservative leader promised that 'the best is yet to come' in his keynote address to an enthusiastic party faithful in Calgary ahead of the results.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered more than 45-minute speech Friday night ahead of the leadership review vote results. Some held supportive signs that said 'for our future.' The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said

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BY PETER MAZEREEUW

January 31, 2026

Conservative delegates delivered a fresh mandate for Leader Pierre Poilievre to carry the party into the next election, with more than 87 per cent signalling their support for his leadership at the Calgary gathering.

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