OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to attend the Assembly of First Nations’ coming annual general assembly for the first time since he took the party helm.

Spokesman Sebastian Skamski said Poilievre will attend the assembly’s meeting next month 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.

Both Poilievre and national chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak are looking to improve the relationship between the AFN and the Conservatives{ai:summary}<p>In Ottawa, Pierre Poilievre, Conservative Leader, plans to attend Assembly of First Nations' annual assembly in Montreal for first time. Poilievre aims to address and engage with chiefs on reconciliation issues. #politics</p>

Poilievre to attend AFN annual assembly for first time as Conservative leader

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