Upcoming byelections could be make-or-break moment for Poilievre

Failure in Quebec could cast the final die on Pierre Poilievre’s leadership.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre needs something to break his way if he is going to do away with a torrent of commentary that he is yesterday’s man, writes Tim Powers.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

July 29, 2026

OTTAWA—On July 26, Prime Minister Mark Carney called three byelections for Aug. 31. The districts of Beaches–East York, Ont.; Chicoutimi–Le Fjord, Que.; and North Vancouver–Capilano, B.C., are up for grabs. Heading into these votes, two seats—Beaches and North Vanc...

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