Summary
Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada's Conservative Party, has urged national unity before a leadership vote. This comes after his party lost the election to the Liberals, and amid growing separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec. He emphasized issues like affordability and crime in his speech to rally support.
Key Facts
- Pierre Poilievre is the leader of Canada's Conservative Party.
- He called for unity in Canada before an important leadership vote.
- The Conservative party triggered the vote after losing to the Liberals last April.
- Poilievre's speech focused on affordability and crime, and he promised smaller government.
- There are rising separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec.
- Poilievre blamed the Liberal party for people losing hope in the Canadian confederation.
- He remains popular within his party despite losing his seat last year.
- Two Conservative MPs recently joined the Liberals, raising questions about party unity.
