10/3 podcast: What’s next for Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives

Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre delivers a keynote address at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference in Ottawa May 7, 2026.

The future of Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has been a subject of open debate since last year’s federal election.

Despite a polling lead heading into last year’s vote the Conservatives fell to a rejuvenated Liberal Party under Mark Carney. But could Pierre Poilievre be primed for a political comeback?

National Post politics reporter Simon Tuck joins the show to discuss what factors could play into a Conservative resurgence, and whether there are other political comeback stories that align with where Poilievre finds himself now.

Background reading:Pierre Poilievre needs a historic comeback — here’s how he can do it

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