Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in parliament, in addition to losing his bid to become prime minister, after a brutal showing for party leaders in Monday’s election.

Canada's main opposition leader Pierre Poilievre lost his seat in Monday's general election, results from Elections Canada showed, as the Conservatives were beaten by the incumbent Liberal Party.

Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party, was unseated as the parliamentary representative of his Ottawa district in a stunning upset that could put his leadership of the party in question.