Pierre Pollivere

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The Conservative Party has confirmed former MP Damien Kurek as its candidate in Battle River–Crowfoot for the next federal election, a move that also signals leader Pierre Poilievre does not plan to defend the Alberta seat he won in a 2025 by-election.

The decision was made by the party's national council, which passed a motion confirming Kurek as the riding's candidate and waiving a local nomination contest.

The Conservative Party has not publicly said which riding Poilievre intends to contest next.