Race for the Next Conservative Leader Begins as Poilievre Announces His Bid

Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre rises during question period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Nov. 29, 2021. The Canadian Press

OTTAWA—Pierre Poilievre has launched his bid to become the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, with other members of Parliament already pledging their support.

He is the first candidate to announce his intention to run for the party’s top spot after MPs forced Erin O’Toole out of the position only three days earlier.