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As Carney's popularity soars, Conservatives weigh what to do about their own leader

CBC Canada · September 18, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

As Carney's popularity soars, Conservatives weigh what to do about their own leader

A number of Conservative MPs have soured on Pierre Poilievre as leader, but despite this growing angst, his position is relatively secure because there is no strong appetite to oust him and choose someone new right now, according to party and caucus sources who spoke to CBC News.

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As Carney's popularity soars, Conservatives weigh what to do about their own leader

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