With Poilievre's leadership review behind them, Conservatives say it's time to prepare for the next election

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By Stephanie Taylor
Published Jan 31, 2026
Last updated 1 day ago
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre greets people at the National Conservative Convention in Calgary on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Photo by Darren Makowichuk /DARREN MAKOWICHUK/Postmedia

OTTAWA — As Pierre Poilievre departed his party’s convention armed with the backing of delegates to lead the federal Conservatives into the next election, senior party figures say getting ready for that contest will be the next challenge. 

Poilievre secured 87.4 per cent of support from the more than 2,500 delegates who descended on Calgary for the party’s three-day convention, with his leadership review on Friday night as the main focus of the gathering.