Pierre Poilievre
Canadian Politician, Leader of the Opposition
Born
June 3rd, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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A Canadian politician served as the Leader of the Opposition. Entered politics at a young age, being elected as a Member of Parliament in 2004. Advocated for various economic policies and government reforms throughout the career. In 2022, elected as the leader of the Conservative Party, positioning as a prominent voice in Canadian politics.
Elected as Member of Parliament in 2004
Became Leader of the Conservative Party in 2022
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