Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) announced he would scrap the GST on new Canadian-made vehicles in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent auto tariffs. He also pledged to create a $3-billion “Keep Canadians Working Fund” to provide loans and credit to businesses directly affected by the tariffs. Poilievre said removing the … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) announced in Charlottetown that a new Conservative government would axe the automatic annual alcohol tax hikes introduced by the Liberals and roll rates back to 2017 levels. He says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s April 1 tax increase will cost Canadians about $40 million in 2025-26. “More than half goes to … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) commits to implementing all policy recommendations from Canada’s energy sector to reduce reliance on the U.S. market and accelerate resource development. Speaking in St. John’s, he pledged to repeal Liberal energy laws; set six-month approval timelines for projects; end the industrial carbon tax; and establish Indigenous loan guarantees. “We need … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) announced the “Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut” that would eliminate capital gains taxes on assets reinvested in Canada until the end of 2026. The measure is aimed at boosting domestic investment and reducing economic dependence on the U.S. “Allowing reinvestments without tax will unlock billions to immediately begin building, hiring, … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) announced that he will impose life sentences for anyone who is convicted of: five or more counts of human trafficking; importing or exporting ten or more illegal firearms; and fentanyl trafficking. Contact media@conservative.ca.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) says a future Conservative government would introduce a Canada First TFSA Top-Up, allowing Canadians to invest an extra $5,000 annually in Canadian companies tax-free. Poilievre says the policy will strengthen the economy, reverse investment losses under the Liberals, and help Canada stand up to Donald Trump. “My Canada First … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) marked Greek Independence Day by honouring the heroes of 1821 and celebrating the enduring Greek commitment to freedom and democracy. “Better to live one hour in freedom than 40 years in slavery and bondage,” Poilievre said, quoting Greece’s battle hymn. He noted Canada’s strong ties to the Greek community … Read more
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers has endorsed Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) for prime minister, praising his support for Canadian energy, skilled trades, and job creation. The union represents 12,000 workers. “Pierre gets it,” said Vice President Arnie Stadnick, adding that Poilievre’s policies will create “high-paying, high-quality employment opportunities” in Canada. For the full release, … Read more
Conservatives are accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of hypocrisy over his support for Canadian energy, citing his past opposition to major infrastructure projects and support for a federal production cap. They say Carney backed the cancellation of the Northern Gateway pipeline and supported international fossil fuel investments through Brookfield while working to restrict Canadian energy development. … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) said that a Conservative government will boost training for the next generation of workers. ‘More Boots, Less Suits’ is part of Poilievre’s Bring It Home Economic Plan with more training halls, direct grants and faster EI to apprentices in the licensed trades to deliver powerful paycheques and making us … Read more
