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Poilievre tweaks his tone and strategy as he faces must-win byelection, leadership review

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Pierre Poilievre was feeling dejected and disappointed after the stinging federal election loss in April, sources close to the Conservative leader said, and he dialed back his public appearances for the better part of two months to reassess his strategy and regroup. Now, Poilievre is re-emerging — with some tweaks.