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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," advising him to ignore short-term distractions like floor-crossings and focus on the country's needs.
Poilievre faces sagging poll numbers and four recent defections from Conservative benches that handed the Liberals a majority earlier this month, compounded by Mark Carney's selection as Liberal leader and last year's election loss.
An 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, creating a potential mechanism for challenge if internal dissent grows.
Toole, who consulted with Poilievre before joining Mark Carney's trade advisory council, emphasized that smart policy commitments are essential if the government fails on trade and military rebuilding.

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

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