My name is Will Adams, and I’m an independent journalist dedicated to providing factual, transparent reporting on the political decisions that shape our country. In an era where access to meaningful information is increasingly restricted, independent media has never been more essential.

In 2026, the Conservative Party of Canada will hold its National Convention in Calgary. This gathering will play a defining role in charting the party’s direction heading into the next federal election. The policies debated there, the messages tested there, and the results of Pierre Poilievre's leadership review will have real consequences for Canadians.

But the reality is stark:

Entry for non-member observers has been set at a staggering $1,875.

Hotels partnered with the convention begin at $179 per night, before fees.

For large media corporations, these costs are incidental, but for an independent journalist who relies entirely on reader support, they are prohibitive.

Yet it is precisely independent journalism that must be present. Canadians deserve reporting that is not filtered through partisan narratives or corporate interests. They deserve a clear-eyed account of what takes place, what is said publicly, what is signaled privately, and what direction the party intends to take the country.

Your support would allow me to cover:

My goal is straightforward: provide Canadians with accurate, independent, good-faith reporting from inside a major political convention — something that should not be limited only to organizations with deep pockets.

Your contribution will help cover:

I've always believed that journalism must serve the public, not the powerful. If you share that belief, I'm asking for your support so that I can be present, ask the necessary questions, and bring Canadians the clarity they deserve.

Thank you for your consideration and for supporting independent media at a time when it is needed more than ever.