Poilievre Loses Parliamentary Seat, Remains Conservative Leader

Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suffered a dramatic defeat in the recent federal election, losing both his Carleton parliamentary seat to Liberal Bruce Fanjoy and failing to unseat the Liberals from government despite his party's gains. The Liberal Party, now led by Mark Carney, secured enough seats to form a minority government, marking their fourth consecutive term. Poilievre had previously led in the polls and was seen as a frontrunner, but factors such as Justin Trudeau's resignation and U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies shifted the electoral landscape. Despite the setback, Poilievre has pledged to remain as Conservative leader, citing the party's increased vote share and significant seat gains. Political analysts note that while Poilievre retains strong support within his party, the loss raises questions about his leadership moving forward. The election outcome reflects both a Liberal resurgence and the complex interplay of domestic and international influences on Canadian politics.