Poilievre Praises Election Success and Commits to Continuing as Leader
OTTAWA—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre extended his congratulations to the Liberal Party on their recent electoral success, affirming his commitment to remain as the leader of the Conservatives.
“I sincerely appreciate the millions of individuals who cast their votes for the Conservative Party and placed their hopes in our vision. It is a privilege to continue advocating for you and to serve as your champion,” Poilievre expressed to supporters at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa on April 28.
The Liberals are anticipated to secure a minority government with approximately 167 seats, while the Conservatives are projected to obtain around 145 seats, alongside the Bloc Québécois with 23, the NDP with seven, and the Greens with one.
Addressing the crowd alongside his wife Anaida, Poilievre remarked that the party had “much to celebrate tonight,” highlighting their acquisition of over 20 seats and the highest vote share for the Conservatives since 1988. He also noted that they successfully prevented the Liberals and the NDP from attaining enough seats to forge a coalition majority government.
“However, we acknowledge that we fell short of crossing the finish line. We recognize the need for change, but understand that it is challenging to achieve. It requires time,” Poilievre stated.
“It demands effort, which is why we need to reflect on the lessons of tonight to ensure a better outcome when Canadians next decide their future.”
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The Conservative leader acknowledged Carney on his election success, and when some members of the audience started to boo, Poilievre signaled for silence, remarking, “We will have ample chances to debate and disagree, but tonight we unite as Canadians.”
Poilievre assured that the Conservatives would persist in holding the Liberal government accountable, collaborating with all parties to eliminate U.S. tariffs, and securing a trade agreement that “leaves these tariffs in the past while safeguarding our sovereignty and the Canadian populace.”
“Change will require time, but we will strive for that change, achieve it, and we will never cease fighting for the great Canadian promise that anyone from anywhere can reach their goals,” Poilievre emphasized.
As of 3:00 a.m. EST, Poilievre was trailing behind Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy by four points in his Carleton riding, with 255 out of 266 polling stations reporting. The vote counting in Carleton has been delayed due to an electoral reform group, the Longest Ballot Committee, which targeted the area to raise awareness by inundating it with numerous candidates.
