OTTAWA — Conservative grassroots will debate amending the party’s policy towards diversity, as well as deleting a clause that says a future government would not support legislation restricting abortion, when they meet in Calgary later this month. Delegates from across the country will gather at the party’s first convention since the 2025 spring election loss to vote on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s future as party leader, as well as changes to the party’s policy and constitution. Late Thursday, the Conservative party published a list of policy proposals submitted by party members across riding associations. As party leader, Poilievre can choose whether or not to advance resolutions that members endorse, as has been the case for past leaders. Party conventions have historically been where party members can push a leader to take a stronger stance on an issue and serve as an indicator of the direction grassroots members want a party to take.

Source: National Post January 09, 2026 18:10 UTC