In the wake of recent election losses, former Conservative party president Rob Batherson emphasized the need for the party to be competitive in a predominantly two-party landscape, citing the collapse of NDP support in Nova Scotia. Despite winning seats elsewhere, the Conservatives lost two incumbents in the province, with Batherson attributing this to an evaporating NDP vote. As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre faces scrutiny after losing his own seat, party members are set to discuss leadership and strategy at an upcoming caucus meeting, with many supporting Poilievre’s continued leadership.