Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada's Conservative Party, has won the Battle River-Crowfoot by-election in Alberta, regaining a seat in the House of Commons after losing it in April 2025. The by-election, held on August 19, 2025, featured 214 candidates and took place in one of Canada's safest Conservative districts, although Poilievre is not originally from the riding. He secured approximately 80.4% of the vote, with a voter turnout of 59% and over 50,000 ballots cast out of 85,736 registered voters. His nearest competitor, an independent candidate, received 4.5% of the vote. Poilievre campaigned on issues including defending oil and gas production, protecting rural lifestyles, addressing immigration concerns, and opposing what he described as Ottawa's demand that Alberta "pay up and shut up." His victory is seen as a critical step for his political comeback and sets the stage for his return to Parliament when it resumes on September 15, 2025. There, he is expected to challenge Prime Minister Mark Carney as the leader of the official Opposition. Political analysts note that Poilievre's win affirms his continued relevance and provides him with breathing room to reshape his leadership ahead of future political battles. Following the win, Poilievre indicated his commitment to representing his constituents and vowed to continue fighting against Liberal policies he considers harmful to rural Canada. He is also preparing to unveil a new Conservative action plan aimed at addressing crime and public safety issues in British Columbia.