After handing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre a strong endorsement, party members renewed their policy playbook ahead of the next possible federal election. Social conservative delegates pushed a resolution that would have made it official Conservative policy to oppose the existing "conversion therapy ban," which was enacted by the last Liberal government. A voting device at the Conservative policy convention in Calgary. The Conservative Party national convention in Calgary on Friday night, when party members vote gave a solid endorsement to leader Pierre Poilievre. Supporters cheer on stage at the Conservative Party national convention in Calgary on Friday night.

Source: CBC News February 01, 2026 17:22 UTC