Poilievre stakes his claim to unity, economic challenges ahead of summer circuit

It may run contrary to the polls to say Poilievre leaves Ottawa in a position of strength, but the Conservatives finally have some wind in their sails.

Barring more caucus members signalling a loss of confidence, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has shifted out of damage control mode, and begun the work of rebuilding traction on his core set of issues: the economy, immigration, and crime, writes Josie Sabatino.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JOSIE SABATINO

June 17, 2026

OTTAWA—Barbecue season officially kicks off later this week as parliamentarians prepare to head back to their constituencies after a drama-filled spring sitting. From leadership votes to floor crossings that helped secure Prime Minister Mark Carney's government a majority ...

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