Top takeaways from the Conservative Party convention

Pierre Poilievre pulled a strong majority in his leadership review, with 87.4 per cent support, and the convention revealed he is attempting to set a more positive, optimistic tone as party leader.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre raises a first after addressing party faithful in Calgary. He left the convention with 87.4 per cent of delegate support. The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said

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BY ABBAS RANA, PETER MAZEREEUW

February 2, 2026

The Conservative convention wrapped up in Calgary on Jan. 31 with minimal pomp and ceremony, and after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered an emotionally-charged speech on Friday night, and delegates reaffirmed his leadership, elected a new party president and nat...

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