Pierre Poilievre, a populist who led the Conservative Party to defeat last year, was retained as its leader on Friday, despite his dismal poll numbers.

Pierre Poilievre is expected to win a leadership review, but faces questions over his popularity with the wider public.

Pierre Poilievre is about to ask for something no Conservative leader has been granted by the party for more than 20 years: a second chance. On Friday night, thousands of party members will vote on whether he should stay on as leader after losing the April election.

Federal Conservatives are gathering for a three-day convention in Calgary, with opening day set for Thursday, Jan. 29. It will feature the first federal Conservative leadership review since the party confirmed former leader and prime minister,