Canada Conservative leader loses own seat in election

It feels like karmatic retribution a little bit,

Ottawa resident Heather Bradley, 31, said of Poilievre losing his seat

We are cognizant of the fact that we didn't quite get over the finish line yet,

Poilievre told a crowd of supporters late Monday

I think that it was very important that we don't import divisive, American-style politics to Canada,

he said

The contrast between Pierre Poilievre and me is quite stark. I was here and working hard in all parts of the riding, virtually every day for two years, where he’s been absent,

Fanjoy said

Donald Trumppresident

The biggest concern by far is the Donald Trump administration and how they’re treating Canada both economically and threatening all sorts of nonsense,

he said, referring to Trump’s constant threat of forcing Canada to become the 51st American state

History had an appointment with Carleton,

he said of his win

I knew that someone had to stand up to Pierre. I couldn’t find anyone else, so I did it myself,

he said

To my fellow Conservatives, we have much to celebrate tonight. We’ve gained well over 20 seats,

Poilievre said

There will be a need for bloodletting,

said one senior member

Anyone who thinks that this is an overnight task and that changing leader yet again is the solution is not paying attention,

she said

It’s been the honor of my life to represent the people of Burnaby Central. Tonight they chose a new member of parliament, and tonight I wish them well as they continue to work hard for this community,

Singh said

Pierre Poilievreopposition leader

It will be an honor to continue to fight for you and to be a champion of your cause,

Poilievre said in his speech

Canada will always be proud, sovereign and independent and we will NEVER be the 51st state." ... Today Canadians can vote for change so we can strengthen our country, stand on our own two feet and stand up to America from a position of strength,

Poilievre, in turn, said ... he added

As I've been warning for months, America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country,

Carney said

We know that change is needed, but change is hard to come by. It takes time. It takes work. And that's why we have to learn the lessons of tonight — so that we can have an even better result the next time Canadians decide the future of the country,

Poilievre told supporters on Monday night