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Poilievre is also set to participate in a question-and-answer session with chiefs, some of whom have expressed skepticism about his promises on reconciliation. The Tory leader has previously met with chiefs to tell them that he would stay out of their way as prime minister, especially when it comes to generating economic growth for their communities. His planned attendance comes as a newly elected national chief is attempting to make inroads with the party after tensions with past Conservative governments. Poilievre previously addressed the assembly&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"pmpro\">\n<div class=\"pmpro_card pmpro_content_message\">\n<div class=\"pmpro_card_content\">This content is for Yearly Subscription, Yearly Subscription &#8211; Corporate, Print Subscription Only, and Canada Print and Online members only.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/theturtleislandnews.com\/wp-login.php?action=register\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pmpro_card_actions pmpro_font-medium\">Already a member? <a href=\"https:\/\/theturtleislandnews.com\/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Ftheturtleislandnews.com%2Findex.php%2F2024%2F06%2F26%2Fpoilievre-to-attend-afn-annual-general-assembly-for-first-time-as-conservative-leader%2F\">Log in here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to attend the Assembly of First Nation&#8217;s upcoming annual general assembly for the first time since he took the party helm. Spokesman Sebastian Skamski says Poilievre will attend the assembly&#8217;s July meeting in Montreal and deliver a keynote address. Poilievre is also set to participate in a question-and-answer session with chiefs, some of whom have expressed skepticism about his promises on reconciliation. The Tory leader has previously met with chiefs to tell them that he would stay out of their way as prime minister, especially when it comes to generating economic growth for their communities. His planned attendance comes as a newly elected national chief is attempting to make inroads with the party after tensions with past Conservative governments. 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