Photo: Pierre Poilievre and Anaida Poilievre visit Stettler during Canada Day celebrations July 2025.  Rural Alberta Report/C. Bowman

In Calgary, Jan. 29–31, Conservative Party delegates delivered a near-unanimous endorsement of Pierre Poilievre’s leadership. More than 87 per cent of delegates supported him in the mandatory leadership review at the party’s national convention, a level of backing that exceeds historical benchmarks for Conservative leaders and reflects strong unity within the party.

The Conservatives also showed significant growth in the most recent federal election, increasing their share of the popular vote to 41.31 per cent, the party’s highest result in decades. The party gained 24 seats compared with the 2021 election, demonstrating expanded support across the country and strengthening its position heading into the next electoral cycle.

Polling during the campaign indicated growing Conservative competitiveness among younger Canadians under the age of 35. In several surveys, Conservative support matched or surpassed Liberal levels, highlighting increased engagement with younger voters compared with previous elections.

Post-election assessments note that the Conservatives also made gains in working-class regions such as Windsor and northern Ontario — areas where voters had previously been more likely to support the NDP. This suggests some shifts of working-class voters in those regions.

The leadership review result reinforces Poilievre’s mandate from party members and delegates as the Conservatives focus on building on recent electoral gains. Convention speeches emphasized optimism, unity and shared purpose, underscoring a disciplined and energized organization preparing for the next national campaign.