5 h. ago Some Conservative MPs voice support for Poilievre as party stays silent on next moves

OTTAWA — Some Conservative MPs are expressing support for party leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost both the federal election and his own seat on Monday. Veteran MP Mark Strahl says Poilievre has his full support and will win the next election. MP Arpan Khanna says Poilievre will “continue to lead the Conservative Party to […]

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23 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: What is the future for Poilievre and the Conservatives?

WATCH BELOW as the Sun’s Adrienne Batra, Brian Lilley and Lorrie Goldstein look at what cost the Conservatives the federal election and if the party will look to replace Poilievre as its leader. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

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29 h. ago Grade school students swing to Poilievre, even as he falls short in federal election

The students’ votes led to a Conservative minority government, with Pierre Poilievre’s party earning a hypothetical 165 seats

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33 h. ago Donald Trump brags that he cost Pierre Poilievre federal election

Mark Carney’s Liberals won, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is resigning as party leader, and Pierre Poilievre not only lost the election but also, shockingly, his own riding after serving as MP for 21 years. And all of that is due to U.S. President Donald Trump — according to Donald Trump. “You know, until I came […]

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35 h. ago These were the closest races in Toronto ridings during Canada's federal election

The 45th Canadian federal election is officially over, and Mark Carney has led the Liberal Party of Canada to a narrow victory. The Liberals have won 162 seats and are leading in six more as of Tuesday morning, just shy of the 172 seats required for a majority in the 343-seat House of Commons.The Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, is set to remain in opposition with 140 seats and leads in four additional ridings as of Tuesday morning. Some seats throughout the province remain too close to call.The general election brought some significant changes to the House of Commons, with the emergence of a two-party contest between the Liberals and Conservatives, the collapse of NDP support, and many notable incumbent losses.Here's a look at the result from key battleground ridings in Toronto.Toronto—St. Paul'sLong held by the Liberals, this riding flipped to the Conservatives in a by-election last June, when Don Stewart won by just over 600 votes, becoming the...

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39 h. ago KINSELLA: Conservative Party should move on from Pierre Poilievre

After losing the election and his own riding, he is not the one who can achieve 'an even better result the next time'

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40 h. ago Pierre Poilievre loses his seat after indicating plans to remain party leader

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat in Parliament, complicating earlier plans he announced to stay on as party leader

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40 h. ago Poilievre loses his seat after indicating plans to remain party leader, as Liberals win

Elections Canada reported the Liberals' Bruce Fanjoy captured Poilievre's Ottawa-area riding

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46 h. ago David Staples: Poilievre won but lost — and it has big repercussions for Alberta

Pierre Poilievre won big in this election but still lost — and it’s likely to ignite a political wildfire in Alberta Poilievre led his Conservative Party to its greatest height ever, at least if you go by popular vote. Stephen Harper’s CPC peaked at 39.6 per cent in the 2011 election. But more than 42 […]

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8 d. ago Tories expected to release platform as federal election campaign nears end

OTTAWA — As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians on why they deserve their vote. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to unveil his party’s costed platform today, while the Liberals and NDP […]

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9 d. ago White House voices support for Hegseth as new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil

WASHINGTON — The White House expressed support Monday for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following media reports that he shared sensitive military details in another Signal messaging chat, this time with his wife and brother. Neither the White House nor Hegseth denied that he had shared such details in a second chat, blaming what they called […]

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9 d. ago Conservative voters in this B.C. riding mull a tough choice: Best candidate or best leader?

In the Conservative safe seat of Abbotsford-South Langley, a popular political veteran running as an Independent could weaken support for Pierre Poilievre's party

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9 d. ago Pierre Poilievre wants to sell Ontario on his housing plan but will it help you?

Canadians will head to the polls to elect their Prime Minister on April 28, and undecided voters in Ontario have just a few days to make their choice before the 2025 federal election.Housing is one of the most significant issues facing Ontario and B.C. residents amid the rising cost of living in the provinces, and the candidate with the best housing policy might just win over a fair share of undecided voters who are looking to purchase a home.Federal Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign has largely focused on taxation when it comes to easing the cost-of-living burden, but blogTO's parent company, ZoomerMedia, recently had the chance to ask the candidate himself how his party would make homes cheaper for Ontario and B.C. residents, if elected."I really relate with young people, because I see them every day telling me that they work non-stop and it barely covers the rent they'd have to save for 29 or 30 years to get a down payment on the average ...

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1 week ago Mark Carney takes shots from left, right and Bloc during English debate

Throughout the evening Poilievre focused his attacks on Carney and the Liberal Party’s legacy over the past 10 years on housing, crime, national security and the economy

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3 w. ago Tariffs, Tension, and the Talk that’s not happening: Half of Canadian parents haven’t discussed inheritance plans with their children

New study finds families are staying silent on wealth transfer—while tariffs and rising costs reshape financial priorities TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new national study by the Money Wise Institute exposes a growing communication gap between Canadian parents and their children regarding inheritance, wealth transfer, and financial expectations. With potentially devastating emotional […]

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3 w. ago Poilievre defends candidate accused of denying residential schools history

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called accusations a party candidate in B.C. has denied the history of residential schools "misleading," and said he stands by his nominee.

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3 w. ago Conservatives vow Canada businesses to see 25% less red tape

(Bloomberg) — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to wake up the Canadian economy from the “red-tape-induced slumber” in his latest pitch to businesses ahead of the April 28 election. Poilievre — whose party is trailing Mark Carney’s Liberals in most polls — said Saturday that his government will cut 25% of all red tape within […]

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3 w. ago B.C. men, women more split on Pierre Poilievre than Mark Carney: Leger poll

Men are more likely to cast their ballots for Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative party in the upcoming federal election

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3 w. ago THE LATEST: Party leaders back on campaign trail; Kinsella weighs in on Poilievre

Follow the Toronto Sun’s live coverage of Canada’s 45th general election and tariff-related news, with contributions from Brian Lilley, Bryan Passifiume, Lorrie Goldstein and columnists Joe Warmington and Warren Kinsella, as well as contributions from the Sun’s editors and reporters covering the election ahead of the April 28 vote. Plus, you can find all of […]

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