Wins 87.4% in Conservative Leadership Review
As of January 31, 2026 (just hours ago based on current timing), Poilievre underwent a mandatory leadership review at the CPC's national convention in Calgary. This review was triggered following the party's defeat in the April 2025 federal election, where the Conservatives lost to the Liberals under Prime Minister Mark Carney.
In the vote among party delegates (over 2,500 in attendance), Poilievre received 87.4% support to remain as leader. This is a strong endorsement, surpassing the benchmark set by former leader Stephen Harper in his 2005 post-election review. Multiple sources, including CBC, Reuters, BBC, The New York Times, AP News, and others, confirm he has been retained and his leadership is now solidified for the foreseeable future.
Key context:
Despite the 2025 election loss (where Poilievre even lost his own parliamentary seat, though he has since returned to the House), and some internal challenges like MP defections and low broader polling numbers, the party base and delegates remain overwhelmingly behind him.
There were no serious challengers, and the result has been described as energizing for the party grassroots, positioning him to lead into the next election cycle.
Some commentary notes his strong appeal within the Conservative base contrasts with weaker general popularity, but the review outcome removes any immediate threat to his position
.In short, Poilievre's leadership is secure following this decisive vote. No indications of him being ousted or replaced exist in the latest reports.
Poilievre's decisive victory cements his leadership for the foreseeable future, energizing the Conservative base and removing any immediate internal threats. While broader public polling and recent MP defections highlight ongoing challenges, this outcome provides him with a clear mandate to refine strategy and lead the opposition into the next election cycle. The party appears firmly united behind him, marking a high note for Conservatives heading into 2026.
Poilievre's decisive victory cements his leadership for the foreseeable future, energizing the Conservative base and removing any immediate internal threats. While broader public polling and recent MP defections highlight ongoing challenges, this outcome provides him with a clear mandate to refine strategy and lead the opposition into the next election cycle. The party appears firmly united behind him, marking a high note for Conservatives heading into 2026.
