OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre gave a blunt “no” today when asked if the recent turmoil in his caucus has caused him to reflect on his leadership style.

The Conservative leader held his first press conference since the Liberal government’s budget and the departure of two of his MPs last week.

Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont joined the minority Liberal government on Tuesday hours after the budget was released, and Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux announced plans to resign on Thursday.

D’Entremont said Poilievre’s leadership style was a factor in his decision to leave after six years as a Conservative MP.

In an interview with CBC last weekend, d’Entremont said he knew of other caucus members who had been thinking of leaving.

Poilievre brushed those concerns aside today, saying he plans to continue being “the only leader in the country that’s fighting for an affordable Canada.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 12, 2025.

Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press