EDMONTON, AB – Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has unleashed a political phenomenon across Canada, drawing unprecedented crowds to his campaign rallies, with his latest event in Edmonton shattering decade’s worth of records by attracting over 15,000 supporters. The sheer scale of the turnout was so overwhelming that it reportedly crashed local cell phone networks as attendees scrambled to share the moment online. This rally, hailed as the largest political gathering in Canadian campaign history in at least half a century, underscores a surging wave of enthusiasm for Poilievre’s message—one that mainstream media outlets have conspicuously downplayed or ignored altogether. Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper was also at hand to speak to the mass of people and back Poilievre over Mark Carney, stating that while both candidates have worked for him, Poilievre is his firm choice for the next prime minister.
From coast to coast, Poilievre’s events have consistently packed venues to capacity, with thousands of Canadians flocking to hear his “Canada First” platform. In Edmonton, the energy was palpable as supporters filled the space, their numbers dwarfing typical political gatherings by thousands upon thousands. Witnesses described an electric atmosphere, with chants and cheers reverberating through the crowd, a stark testament to the Conservative leader’s growing momentum. Yet, despite these historic turnouts, major news networks and publications have offered scant coverage, leaving many to wonder why such a groundswell of public engagement is being sidelined.
Critics argue this media blackout is no accident. While Poilievre’s rallies in cities like Winnipeg, Kingston, and now Edmonton have drawn massive crowds—hundreds of times the size of Mark Carney‘s “rallies”—mainstream outlets have focused elsewhere, burying stories of his popularity beneath less consequential headlines. Some suggest this reflects a broader reluctance to acknowledge a shift in the political landscape, one where Poilievre’s blunt rhetoric on economic growth, resource development, and national unity resonates deeply with a frustrated electorate. Instead of spotlighting these massive gatherings, coverage has leaned toward criticizing Poilievre or desperately trying to boost Carney’s image, leaving the public to seek updates through alternative channels like social media and independent news sites.
The Edmonton rally wasn’t just a numbers game—it was a logistical marvel. Organizers scrambled to accommodate the unexpected influx, while police issued traffic warnings to manage the chaos. Attendees, ranging from young families to seasoned voters, stood shoulder-to-shoulder, united by a desire for change after years of economic stagnation and perceived government overreach. Poilievre’s promises to prioritize Canadian interests, from energy independence to tackling housing costs, have been deeply resonating with voters, fueling a grassroots movement that’s proving impossible to ignore—except, it seems, by the traditional press.
This pattern of underreporting isn’t new. Similar scenes have unfolded at rallies across the country, with crowds in the thousands routinely showing up, yet receiving only fleeting mentions, if any, from legacy media. In contrast, smaller events hosted by other party leaders often garner disproportionate attention, highlighting the now recognized bias of legacy media. Supporters have taken to platforms like X to voice their frustration, accusing outlets of deliberately suppressing Poilievre’s momentum to protect a faltering establishment narrative. Whether it’s bias, oversight, or a strategic choice, the disconnect between the rallies’ scale and their coverage is glaring.
For now, Poilievre’s campaign rolls on, undeterred by the silence from Canada’s media giants. Each rally builds on the last, with Edmonton’s 15,000-strong turnout setting a new benchmark. As the Conservative leader continues to draw record-breaking crowds, the story of his rise is being written not by headlines, but by the people showing up in droves—a movement too big to bury, even if the mainstream won’t say it out loud.
