87% support in leadership review cements his legacy in the party

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CALGARY — People have spent weeks speculating whether or not Pierre Poilievre would “survive” his leadership review. Far from merely surviving, Poilievre locked in his mandate, leadership, and living legacy in the Conservative party.

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“Our message to those youth and to all of the people … who are losing hope in our country: you will again have a country that respects your autonomy, is proud of your industries, unites us around our common identity and history, a country that will afford you the hopeful future that you have earned,” said Poilievre in his convention speech in Calgary Friday evening just ahead of the leadership review vote. His words were very well-received by the gathered party faithful. The speech helped define and re-affirmed the course of the party under Poilievre’s leadership.

By winning over 87 percent of the delegate vote, Poilievre officially became the most popular leader in party history. The debate about whether his populist brand of conservatism will last is over.

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Any wavering MPs, donors, and organizers should realize this.

Despite existing for more than 20 years, debates have continued to rage within the Conservative party over its principles and direction. What does the party truly represent, and what........

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