Leader of the Official Opposition (Canada)

Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition
Chef de la loyale opposition de Sa Majesté
Incumbent
Pierre Poilievre

since September 10, 2022
StyleThe Honourable
ResidenceStornoway
Term lengthWhile leader of the largest party not in government
Inaugural holderAlexander Mackenzie
FormationMarch 6, 1873
Succession14th in order of precedence
DeputyVacant
Salary$255,300 (2017)[1]

The Leader of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition (French: chef de la loyale opposition de Sa Majesté) is the leader of Canada's Official Opposition. It is the party possessing the most seats in the House of Commons that is not the governing party or part of the governing coalition.

The former interim Leader of the Opposition was Candice Bergen, M.P. since Erin O'Toole's resignation in February 2022. Pierre Poilievre is the current Leader of the Opposition.

  1. "Indemnities, Salaries and Allowances". Parliament of Canada.

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