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Canada's Conservative leader projected to win Parliament seat

Canada's Conservative leader projected to win Parliament seat

Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada's Conservative Party, is projected to win a parliamentary seat in a by-election. This comes after he lost his previous seat in the general election held in April. The by-election, which took place in the riding of Carleton, is seen as a test of Poilievre's popularity and his ability to lead the Conservative Party. The victory is expected to strengthen his position as the leader of the official opposition. The by-election was called after the previous Conservative MP resigned from the seat. Poilievre's win is seen as a significant development in Canadian politics, as it marks a comeback for the Conservative leader after his party's defeat in the general election. The result is likely to have implications for the political landscape in Canada, as the Conservatives prepare to challenge the ruling Liberal government in the next federal election.

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