Ottawa-area MP beats four rivals on first ballot to become federal leader of the Official Opposition
Pierre Poilievre has been elected Conservative leader by members of the federal party, setting the stage for the Ottawa-area MP to take on the Liberal government when the House of Commons reconvenes later this month.
He is the third leader of the party, after Andrew Scheer and Erin O’Toole, since the Stephen Harper-led Conservatives were defeated by Justin Trudeau’s Liberals in 2015. Mr. Scheer was leader for three years, from 2017 to 2020, and Mr. O’Toole led the party for a year and a half. “Trudeau thinks he’s your boss. He’s got it backwards. You’re the boss,” said Mr. Poilievre in the statement. “That’s why I am running for prime minister, to put you back in charge of your life.” He added, “Our destination is a Canada where the government is servant, not master.”
Over many months, Mr. Poilievre particularly targeted the conservative credentials of Mr. Charest, who was Quebec Liberal premier a decade ago. He also challenged a strong campaign from Patrick Brown, before the party disqualified the Brampton mayor from the race over allegations of financial irregularities in his campaign.
Mr. Poilievre, 43, was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004. Under Mr. Harper, he served in cabinet as democratic reform minister and employment and social-development minister.
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