Pierre Poilievre spoke for more than an hour at a Conservative "Canada First" rally, where he pledged to resist American threats and restore the promise of Canada. Hundreds of people showed up to the downtown Ottawa convention centre.

The federal Conservatives plan to mark the flag's 60th anniversary with a big rally in the national capital tomorrow. They're urging people to wrap themselves in red and white. Today - the caucus is gathered with leader Pierre Poilievre for a strategy session.