Former Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne says her party's messaging on the relationship between Canada and the United States is evolving, and should continue evolving as the situation shifts. "All of that, though, contributes to what is going on in Canada in terms of affordability," she said. WATCH | Former Tory campaign manager speaks to CBC News at Calgary convention: Conservatives can focus on both affordability and U.S. issues, says former campaign manager | Duration 1:07 At the Conservative convention in Calgary, former campaign manager Jenni Byrne told CBC News her party 'absolutely can do both' when it comes to focusing on U.S. issues and affordability challenges in Canada. Poilievre also lost his Ottawa-area riding, later running in a byelection to regain a seat in the House of Commons. But she says his result of 87.4 per cent approval is good for both Poilievre and the Conservatives.

Source: CBC News February 01, 2026 22:32 UTC