Toronto/Ontario MP Pierre Poilievre was reportedly chosen by the Conservative Party of Canada members to be their new leader.
With an impressive 68.15 percent of the available points on the first ballot, Poilievre easily won a decisive result that puts the right-wing and populist politician in a strong position to lead a united party into the next general election.
Poilievre not only dominated in the points, he nearly swept every riding in the country.
Of Canada’s 338 electoral districts, Poilievre lost only eight to his main opponent, former Quebec premier Jean Charest.
Besides Charest, Poilievre’s other opponents, Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis — the lone social conservative candidate in this race — took just 9.69 percent of the points.
In his speech Saturday, Poilievre made it clear he would put economy at the front.
“Today, people feel like they have lost control of their pocketbooks and lives. Tonight begins the journey to replace an old government that costs you more and delivers you less — with a new government that puts you first,” Poilievre was reported saying.
“Your paycheque. Your retirement. Your home. And your country. By tackling Liberal inflation, we’ll put you back in control of your money and your life.”
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