Today on Parliament Hill, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stood before reporters, ready to tackle a range of pressing issues facing Canadians. With the backdrop of his party’s upcoming caucus meeting, Poilievre reiterated his comprehensive plan to combat auto theft, emphasizing the need for practical solutions to address rising crime rates.
“Canadians need now is a common sense plan that axes the tax, builds the homes, fixes the budget, and stops the crime,” Poilievre stated emphatically, highlighting the pillars of his proposed strategy.
The veteran politician didn’t mince words when discussing the challenges faced by Canadians, particularly in the realm of housing affordability and crime. He sharply criticized the policies of the Trudeau government, attributing the current housing crisis and escalating crime rates to their mismanagement.
“When I was Minister, it was incredible how affordable housing was,” Poilievre reminisced. “Now, after eight years of Trudeau, 2 million people line up at food banks. If you look at these images, just put them in black and white, what do you see? You see the Great Depression.”
Transitioning from housing concerns, Poilievre addressed the alarming issue of car theft, sharing a firsthand account of a Gatineau man who had his Dodge Ram stolen and the subsequent bureaucratic hurdles he faced in retrieving it. Poilievre proposed investing in scanners and border officers to facilitate the recovery of stolen vehicles, offering a tangible solution to a growing problem.
However, the discussion didn’t stop there. Poilievre deftly fielded questions on contentious topics such as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s proposals regarding transgender and non-binary youth, and Quebec’s demands for changes to the Criminal Code regarding medical assistance in dying.
When pressed on these matters, Poilievre emphasized the importance of protecting parental rights while ensuring that adults have the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies. He remained steadfast in his stance against puberty blockers for minors, stating unequivocally, “I think we should protect children and their ability to make adult decisions when they become adults.”
Amidst the flurry of inquiries, Poilievre also addressed the concerning decline in support among Canadians for Ukraine in its war against Russia. He condemned Trudeau’s divisive tactics, accusing him of inserting a carbon tax amendment into a free trade agreement as a distraction.
“Trudeau can try to divide Canadians by putting a carbon tax in a free trade amendment to a pre-existing agreement,” Poilievre asserted. “But it won’t stop me, because I will axe the tax.”
In his closing remarks, Poilievre reaffirmed his commitment to providing practical solutions to the pressing issues facing Canadians, promising to prioritize the needs of ordinary citizens above political gamesmanship.
As the Conservative caucus prepares to convene, Poilievre’s resolute stance and comprehensive plan have set the stage for a robust debate on the path forward for Canada.