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Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Party Leader

Age: 43

Party: Conservative Party of Canada

Party: Leader of the Official Opposition

Riding: Carleton

As Conservative Party Leader: Mr. Poilievre was first elected in 2004 as a member of Parliament for the riding of Carleton (formerly Nepean-Carleton) at age 25, and later served as a cabinet minister in Stephen Harper’s government. Mr. Poilievre became the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition in September, 2022, after a months-long contest to replace Erin O’Toole.

Biography

Mr. Poilievre was born to a 16-year-old mother in Calgary, and was adopted by his parents, Marlene and Don Poilievre, teachers from Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Calgary, where he was active in the on-campus conservative club, and graduated with a degree in international relations. Before running for office, Mr. Poilievre worked for Stockwell Day, then a member of the Canadian Alliance. Mr. Poilievre married his wife, Anaida, in 2017 and they have two children, Valentina and Cruz.

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