Pierre Poilievre Raised Canada’s Conservative Party, Only to Be Tossed From His Seat

nytimes.comPublished: 4/30/2025

Summary

Pierre Poilievre, once a projected Canadian prime minister, unexpectedly resigned as Conservative Party leader after facing defeat in his riding amid an Ottawa truckers' occupation. His defeat was partly due to voters disapproving of his support for pandemic-era policies under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, despite his personal connection to nature. During the chaos, he offered comfort with coffee and doughnuts to the protesting truckers, reflecting a moment of humanity amidst a turbulent political landscape.