Conservative parties in Canada face internal divisions and defections

The Conservative Party of Canada is facing internal fractures and infighting as members struggle to define the party's identity. Former campaign manager Fred DeLorey noted that the coalition under leader Pierre Poilievre is experiencing disunity, with caucus members appearing to freelance on various issues, including trade discussions and vaccine inquiries.

Simultaneously, the Conservative Party of British Columbia is experiencing a significant implosion. Following a series of defections, five of the seven MLAs who left the party have announced plans to form a new, unnamed centre-right party. This movement follows the departure of Peter Milobar in mid-August and reflects long-standing tensions within the provincial party's coalition of moderates and ultra-right members.