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Former Tory leader to Poilievre: forget floor-crossings, focus on policy

On Tuesday, former Conservative leader Erin Toole urged Pierre Poilievre to prioritize long-term policy over "political machinations" like floor-crossings. Toole advised forgetting short-term distractions to focus on what matters for the country.
Poilievre faces mounting pressure from sagging poll numbers and four recent defections from Conservative benches, compounded by the Liberals' selection of Mark Carney as leader and the Conservatives' fourth consecutive election loss last year.
A new Angus Reid Institute poll indicates 30 per cent of Conservative voters believe Poilievre should be replaced before the next election, yet 87 per cent of delegates voted to keep him during January's mandatory leadership review.
Under the Reform Act, signatures from 20 per cent of caucus members would force a secret ballot vote on Poilievre's leadership. While Conservative MPs have publicly expressed support, the mechanism creates a path for potential challenges if dissent grows.
Toole, who consulted with Poilievre before joining Mark Carney's trade advisory council, emphasized that policy commitments are vital if the government fails to deliver on trade and military rebuilding. His guidance signals the necessity of electoral readiness.

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Former Tory leader to Poilievre: forget floor-crossings, focus on policy

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