Poilievre sweeps to Battle River-Crowfoot byelection victory
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Poilievre’s byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall
After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially heading back to Ottawa as a Conservative member of Parliament for Alberta. The Tory leader
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre secured an overwhelming victory in the Aug. 18 Battle River–Crowfoot byelection, paving his return to the House of Commons this fall. The polls for the byelection were open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., following an advanced vote that saw around 14,000 people mark their ballots early.
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With Poilievre on the ballot, voters in an overlooked corner of Alberta look for a brighter future
Crowfoot is one of Canada’s safest conservative ridings, but a by-election win doesn’t guarantee Poilievre’s leadership is safe
The byelection, taking place in a historically Conservative region, would give Poilievre a seat in the House of Commons if he wins. Colton Praill reports.
A look at the political challenges waiting for Poilievre on the other side of Monday's vote in Battle River—Crowfoot.
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