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Conservatives prepare for national convention, anniversary of Harper’s historic win

On Jan. 31, the Conservative Party of Canada will hold its second leadership review at a Calgary convention, while Ottawa marks the 20th anniversary with Harper's portrait unveiling Feb. 3 and the Harper wing opening.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, facing review after a disappointing election, will soon learn if the party grants him another chance, mirroring Stephen Harper's 2005 mandatory leadership review.
Harper's government is credited with reforms including the GST cut to five per cent, and Ian Brodie said it showed `What it was, was 10 years of extremely disciplined management as a federal government`.
Rumours in Ottawa suggest more Tory MPs could cross the floor after the convention, with two already reported; if those defections happen, Prime Minister Mark Carney could be leading a majority government by the spring, dampening celebrations.
No Conservative leader since Stephen Harper has won the electorate, and Poilievre faces weak public perception with 48 per cent negativity, while historian J.D.M. Stewart urges adaptability over ideology.

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Conservatives prepare for national convention, anniversary of Harper’s historic win

OTTAWA - On the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, newspapers across the Prairies spread the word with headlines like, "The West Is In!" and "Tories Turn The Tide!"

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