Poilievre to contest in Battle River-Crowfoot after Kurek steps down

Published 02/05/2025, 21:00
Poilievre to contest in Battle River-Crowfoot after Kurek steps down

Investing.com -- Canadian Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre faced a setback after losing his parliamentary seat in the recent election. Despite this loss, Poilievre has been provided a path to return to Parliament through the resignation of Damien Kurek, who has offered to vacate his seat in Battle River-Crowfoot to allow Poilievre to run for the position.

Kurek’s decision to step aside has been described by Poilievre as a selfless act, demonstrating a commitment to fostering change and restoring the country’s promise. Poilievre expressed his intention to gain the support of the constituents in Battle River-Crowfoot, emphasizing his readiness to represent them and to continue challenging the current Liberal minority government.

In a statement released today, Poilievre conveyed gratitude for the opportunity, stating, "It is with humility and appreciation that I have accepted Damien Kurek’s offer to resign his seat in Battle River-Crowfoot so that I can work to earn the support of citizens there to serve them in Parliament."

The Conservative leader has pledged to work diligently to secure the trust of the residents of Battle River-Crowfoot. He also reaffirmed his dedication to holding the Liberal government accountable and projected confidence in bringing about substantial change for Canadians in the next federal election.

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