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Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party just pulled off a major shadow cabinet overhaul — its first since he returned to Parliament — to inject fresh energy ahead of summer campaigning and a looming election. Key figures like Michael Chong (now finance critic), Eric Duncan (foreign affairs), and Shuv Majumdar (Canada-U.S. relations) are stepping into new roles, while others like Arpan Khanna (justice) and Leslyn Lewis (digital gov & AI) take the reins. The reshuffle comes as polls show the Conservatives trailing the Liberals and Poilievre’s leadership under scrutiny after MPs defected. New faces also fill critical portfolios including health, natural resources, and treasury board, while the inner circle gets a new chief of staff to lead the campaign. This isn’t just a personnel tweak — it’s a strategic reset aimed at rebranding, regaining momentum, and preparing for battle.

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