Conservatives debate Poilievre’s future as Carney’s popularity rises

Some Conservative MPs are increasingly uneasy about Pierre Poilievre’s leadership, but party sources say there is no strong push to remove him. They say most MPs are wary of triggering a divisive leadership fight while the party is already struggling in the polls. The article says the Conservatives are facing pressure as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s popularity and the federal government’s response to U.S. trade tensions dominate the political conversation. Party insiders say that has made it harder for the Conservatives to gain attention, while recent byelection results have added to concerns inside caucus. Despite that, several Conservatives argue it is better to keep Poilievre in place for now. They point to his strong support from the party membership, the risk of splitting the caucus, and the lack of an obvious replacement. Some MPs also say the party may focus this fall on affordability and economic issues as it tries to rebuild momentum.