Today, Pierre Poilievre held another rally at the Infinity Convention Centre in Ottawa, where he addressed various topics ranging from tax policy to social issues. Throughout his speech, Poilievre reiterated his stance on reducing taxes and regulations to stimulate economic growth, particularly in sectors like food production, forestry, and fisheries.
One of the key points Poilievre emphasized was the need to revitalize domestic production sectors such as food, forestry, and fisheries by reducing taxes and regulations. He voiced concerns about perceived attacks on Canada’s fisheries and advocated for greater autonomy for local stakeholders in managing these resources.
Addressing Canada’s natural gas reserves, Poilievre criticized the government’s handling of potential exports and called for the construction of more liquefaction plants. He argued that leveraging natural gas could have significant environmental benefits by reducing global emissions.
Economic matters took center stage in Poilievre’s speech, with a particular focus on inflation and its impact on Canadians’ purchasing power. He outlined his proposal to cap government spending and eliminate waste, framing inflation as a hidden tax that negatively affects citizens’ finances.
Housing affordability was another issue highlighted by Poilievre, who criticized regulatory barriers to construction and pledged to incentivize municipalities to permit more housing development. He addressed concerns about young Canadians struggling to afford homes of their own.
Poilievre also delved into social issues, promising tougher measures for repeat violent offenders and advocating for a comprehensive approach to addressing the opioid crisis. He proposed redirecting funds from taxpayer-funded opioids to support recovery and treatment programs.
With the 2025 election date drawing nearer,, the effect of the carbon tax is expected to significantly influence the outcome of the next election. As the debate intensifies, it remains to be seen how voters will weigh this issue when casting their ballots.