Focus on Pierre Poilievre as Canada searches for Trudeau’s replacement
FirstpostWith PM Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation and an election likely soon, attention turns to Canada’s next leader. In this race, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre emerges as the frontrunner, promising a return to “common sense politics.” Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on October 29, 2024. And in this race, Canada’s Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre emerges as the frontrunner, who is promising a return to “common sense politics”. Poilievre’s journey to party leader In Ottawa, Poilievre earned the nickname “Skippy” from both supporters and opponents, reflecting his youthful enthusiasm and sharp wit. With the threat of steep tariffs looming as Trump takes office, Poilievre has emphasised putting “Canada first” in response to Trump’s suggestion that Canada become the 51st US state.