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 Conservative Leader of Canada Pierre Poilievre arrives with his wife Anaida Poilievre to deliver remarks at the Conservative Party of Canada election night watch party in Ottawa, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Conservative Leader of Canada Pierre Poilievre arrives with his wife Anaida Poilievre to deliver remarks at the Conservative Party of Canada election night watch party in Ottawa, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 A Conservative Party of Canada supporter reacts as results are displayed at the Conservative election night watch party in Ottawa, on Monday, April 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

A Conservative Party of Canada supporter reacts as results are displayed at the Conservative election night watch party in Ottawa, on Monday, April 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Preparation are made ahead of the Conservative Party of Canada election night watch party in Ottawa, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Preparation are made ahead of the Conservative Party of Canada election night watch party in Ottawa, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in Ottawa on Saturday, April 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre holds a press conference in Ottawa on Saturday, April 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien speaks during the Liberal Party of Canada convention in Ottawa, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Spencer Colby/The Globe and Mail

Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien speaks during the Liberal Party of Canada convention in Ottawa, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Spencer Colby/The Globe and Mail

 Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney speaks during a press conference after being sworn in at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Canada, 14 March 2025. EPA/Spencer Colby

Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney speaks during a press conference after being sworn in at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Canada, 14 March 2025. EPA/Spencer Colby

 Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, 27 March 2025. EPA/Spencer Colby

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, 27 March 2025. EPA/Spencer Colby

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 Liberal Party of Canada leadership candidate Mark Carney arrives at the Liberal Party of Canada convention in Ottawa, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Spencer Colby/The Globe and Mail

Liberal Party of Canada leadership candidate Mark Carney arrives at the Liberal Party of Canada convention in Ottawa, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Spencer Colby/The Globe and Mail

 A well wisher places their hand on the casket of former prime minister Brian Mulroney as he lies in state at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building, across from Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

A well wisher places their hand on the casket of former prime minister Brian Mulroney as he lies in state at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building, across from Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Émilise Lessard-Therrien, right, reacts with outgoing Spokesperson of Québec Solidaire, Manon Massé, after being chosen as the new co-spokesperson of the Quebec Solidaire party at their convention in Gatineau, Que. on Sunday, Nov.26, 2023. THE CANAD

Émilise Lessard-Therrien, right, reacts with outgoing Spokesperson of Québec Solidaire, Manon Massé, after being chosen as the new co-spokesperson of the Quebec Solidaire party at their convention in Gatineau, Que. on Sunday, Nov.26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference about new tariffs being imposed by the United States on Canadian goods in Ottawa, Canada, 04 March 2025. EPA/Spencer Colby

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a press conference about new tariffs being imposed by the United States on Canadian goods in Ottawa, Canada, 04 March 2025. EPA/Spencer Colby

 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured through glass as he speaks with members of his caucus following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland in Ottawa, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spen

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pictured through glass as he speaks with members of his caucus following the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland in Ottawa, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Cindy Woodhouse, left, interim National Chief Joanna Bernard, centre, and David Pratt, are seen during the third day of the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) in Ottawa, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colb

Cindy Woodhouse, left, interim National Chief Joanna Bernard, centre, and David Pratt, are seen during the third day of the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) in Ottawa, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Candidate Cindy Woodhouse, left, Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard, second-left, and Candidate David Pratt, centre, walk towards the main stage during the third day of National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations during the third day of the S

Candidate Cindy Woodhouse, left, Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard, second-left, and Candidate David Pratt, centre, walk towards the main stage during the third day of National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations during the third day of the Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) in Ottawa, on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands during the Canadian National Anthem during the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and Teaching Excellence in STEM in Ottawa, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stands during the Canadian National Anthem during the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence and Teaching Excellence in STEM in Ottawa, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Supporters of a pharmacare bill applaud as NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill after delivering remarks in the House of Commons in Ottawa, on Monday, June 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Supporters of a pharmacare bill applaud as NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill after delivering remarks in the House of Commons in Ottawa, on Monday, June 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet speaks in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet speaks in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen cheers as they take part in a reception in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 7 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen cheers as they take part in a reception in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 7 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Anne Kelly, Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) speaks during a press conference in Ottawa, on Thursday, July 20, 2023. CSC is presenting the results of a review related to the security reclassification and transfer of inmate Pa

Anne Kelly, Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) speaks during a press conference in Ottawa, on Thursday, July 20, 2023. CSC is presenting the results of a review related to the security reclassification and transfer of inmate Paul Bernardo.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at Ottawa/Macdonald–Cartier International Airport ahead of an official state visit in Ottawa, Thursday, March 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive at Ottawa/Macdonald–Cartier International Airport ahead of an official state visit in Ottawa, Thursday, March 23, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Ambassador of Germany to Canada, Sabine Sparwasser, right, shares a laugh with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the official residence of the German Ambassador to Canada during an official visit in Ottawa, on Monday, April 24, 2023. THE C

Ambassador of Germany to Canada, Sabine Sparwasser, right, shares a laugh with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the official residence of the German Ambassador to Canada during an official visit in Ottawa, on Monday, April 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the National Caucus holiday party in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the National Caucus holiday party in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

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