Conservative MP Pierre Pollievre returns to Parliament in September
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Pierre Poilievre, the beaten leader of the Conservative Party in the Carleton riding, might swing back into the House of Commons like a boomerang as early as mid-September. Convalescing Conservative brains cook up a possible summer byelection, handsomely paving Poilievre's way back to the political arena.
Our insider scoop reveals that the Conservative Party is in hot pursuit of getting Poilievre back in the Commons, pronto, for a front-row seat in the parliamentary drama he's known for mastering. One of our tattletales revealed the shifting strategy, claiming that they didn't have the okay to spill the beans publicly about the by-election plans.
The Conservative leader's decision to run in the conservative stronghold of Battle River-Crowfoot, won over by Alberta MP Damien Kurek with over 81% of the votes, cements his chances of reclaiming his Commons seat. Uncannily, Poilievre's devastating defeat in Carleton, his stomping ground since 2004, comes as a shock, with Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy snagging more than 50% of the votes and an impressive 4000+ lead.
In the face of this setback, Poilievre is slated to sit on the sidelines, without the privilege to lead the Conservatives during the Commons question period or weigh in on the government's proposed measures. While the Conservatives gather for their first caucus meeting in Ottawa today, they're set to elect an interim leader. Among the contenders are Andrew Scheer, previous party leader from 2017 to 2019, and Toronto-area MP Melissa Lantsman.
Prime Minister Mark Carney hinted at naming his cabinet during the week of May 12, with parliamentary business slated to resume on May 26. The Speech from the Throne ceremony, where King Charles III sits center stage, is scheduled for May 27, officially initiating a presumed bustling parliamentary session. All signs point to the Mark Carney government tabling a budget during the first week of June.
The defeat in the April 28 elections hasn't deterred Poilievre, who's been hush-hush about the election results and a public appearance. Nevertheless, the political spectator in him is still keenly observing. Until the byelection takes place, the parliamentary theater remains devoid of its epic lead actor.
Political discussions surrounding Pierre Poilievre's potential return to the House of Commons are heating up, as the Conservative Party is reportedly planning a summer byelection. This policy-and-legislation related move could position Poilievre to rejoin the general news arena, given his reputation for parliamentary drama.
