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The Walrus | Canada's Conversation
Monday, July 14, 2025

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has jumped out of the plane, strapped on a parachute, and is aiming for a giant swath of land in eastern Alberta. Three‐term member of Parliament Damien Kurek officially resigned his seat in Battle River—Crowfoot in June, after winning more than 80 percent of the vote in April. Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a by‐election for August 18.

But while Poilievre is largely expected to coast to victory in the by‐election, planting a federal leader into one of Canada’s most conservative ridings in the midst of a surge in Alberta separatism may not be so simple for the long term.

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Today’s Quiz Question

After losing his seat in the federal election, Pierre Poilievre is now seeking redemption in one of Canada’s most conservative ridings: rural Alberta’s Battle River—Crowfoot. It’s a safe bet for Poilievre, especially since the Conservative Party has yet to receive less than what percentage of votes there?

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