Anaida Poilievre says she's writing a book in Montreal
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Poilievre, editor in chief and frequent contributor to the Pretty and Smart Co. lifestyle platform she founded, revealed her intention to take her authorship to the next level in a Facebook post about accommodations in the city's Griffintown neighbourhood.
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In the late July message in Nous sommes des citoyens du Griffintown (We are citizens of Griffintown), Poilievre said she was in search of a short-term, furnished rental with a gym and swimming pool.
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'A little getaway while I write a book,' she wrote.
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'I will be coming in and out and at times bring my two kids for a weekend with me, etc. But it's mainly just me parked at a desk writing all day.'
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Poilievre said she'd had 'no luck' because many buildings in the area have bylaws that explicitly prohibit short-term rentals, such as Airbnb or Vrbo. Earlier this year, Montreal restricted such rentals to operating solely in the summer months, except for a small zone.
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The former political staffer and mother of two didn't say what the book was about, but later replied to the post that 'It's full of hope and positivity, and I think you'll love it.
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'After all, kindness doesn't cost much.'
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National Post has contacted Poilievre for comment and to learn more about the forthcoming book.
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Under her bio at Pretty and Smart, it describes her as the 'author of Strong Pillars: Building an Unshakable Foundation (coming soon).'
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Monday night, the Poilievres were in Camrose, Alta., celebrating Pierre's byelection win in a safe Conservative seat vacated by Damien Kurek, who stepped down to make way for the party leader.
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Across her social media channels, Poilievre shared a 'We're back' message along with a collage of photos featuring kids Cruz, 3, and Valentina, 4, and one of her and Pierre.
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In her note, she addressed the 'up and down' nature of political life and the sacrifices it takes. She also talked about the 'ugly side.'
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'Friendships come and go as if dictated by the polls,' Poilievre stated.
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'Just like the weather, people come and go. So remember, family is everything and fighting for hope is still worth it all.'
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We're back. 🫶🏻💙 pic.twitter.com/elnaLiq6uk
— Anaida Poilievre (@AnaPoilievre) August 19, 2025
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Poilievre, who immigrated to Canada from Venezuela with her family in 1995, obtained a bachelor of arts in communication from the University of Ottawa. At 19, she began working as a parliamentary affairs adviser for Senator Claud Carignan, during which time she met her would-be husband.
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In 2015, she began working for Alberta MP Michael Cooper, but resigned after the 2022 leadership convention.
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