Poilievre has peaked

What does it say about the Conservative leader that he attracted so few people to the Canada rally in the province he now represents in Parliament? 
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with reporters at the West Block before Question Period on May 27, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion
BY SHEILA COPPS
October 5, 2026

OTTAWA—If there is any doubt that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has peaked, just look at the crowd assembled in Edmonton last week at the Conservatives for Canada rally.  

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