One year in a leaky boat

Pierre Poilievre is not done as Conservative leader, but neither is he back on solid ground.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took steps in the right direction with the address he delivered at the party's recent convention, which showed an arguably more human and reflective leader, writes Tim Powers.The Hill Times photograph by Amir Said

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

February 25, 2026

OTTAWA—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre may feel as disappointed as our Olympic silver medal-winning hockey teams. Just when you think you have a shot at the gold, that opportunity gets snatched from you.

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