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Poilievre byelection cost estimated at over C$2.3 million

politicsMar 31, 202633

Elections Canada estimates the byelection that returned Pierre Poilievre to Parliament cost taxpayers more than C$2.3 million. The vote installed Poilievre in the Battle River-Crowfoot seat and restored his House of Commons presence. Poilievre is now urging the federal government to cancel the proposed Toronto to Quebec City high-speed rail project. The cost figure sharpens debate over taxpayer spending, election timing, and Poilievre’s fiscal priorities versus major infrastructure investments.

Key Highlights

Byelection that returned Poilievre cost taxpayers an estimated C$2.342 million.
Poilievre won the Battle River-Crowfoot byelection to re-enter Parliament.
He called on the federal government to cancel Toronto-Quebec high-speed rail.
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