It was great to chat with Pierre Poilievre over coffee,
after attending his rousing packed political rally the night before. We had served together as MPs in the House of
Commons from 2004-2006. It was
heartwarming to catch up and reminisce about former colleagues. However, he did surprise, that just before he
had to leave, he seriously looked straight at me and asked if I had any
advice. He didn’t need my wisdom, and
what I said will stay private. Pierre is
the real deal.
More detail of the town hall meeting can be found at the Peak Powell River Newspaper by Paul Galinski https://www.prpeak.com/local-news/political-rally-in-powell-river-outlines-conservative-policies-10082949
On December 16, 2024, a sour, sarcastic MP questioned Pierre
Poilievre in the House of Commons by asking, "What jobs has he held in
real life outside politics that make him think he could be prime minister?”
(Answer) Hon. Pierre Poilievre: “I would be happy to talk
about jobs, Mr. Speaker. My first job
here was to help pass the Federal Accountability Act to crack down on the
corruption that we have seen on the Liberal side. I then helped cut the GST so that Canadians
could save when they made every single consumer purchase; it was cut from 7% to
6% to 5%. I worked with former Prime
Minister Harper to help balance the budget and rebuild the military so that we
would have the necessary equipment to help destroy al Qaeda after the attacks
of 9/11. I helped deliver the lowest
inflation of any government in 40 years, leaving behind a balanced budget and
the best balance sheet of any government in the G7. In fact, it turns out that the job experience
I have is best aligned with the job that I promise to do. Now let us bring it home.”
Pierre Marcel Poilievre, born June 3, 1979, in Calgary, is a
Canadian who has served as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and
the leader of the Official Opposition since 2022. He has also been a Member of Parliament since
2004.
He studied at the University of Calgary and
earned a Bachelor of Arts in international relations. He then worked for Canadian Alliance leader
Stockwell Day. Poilievre was first
elected to the House of Commons in the 2004 federal election. He at first represented the Ottawa-area
riding of Nepean-Carleton and then represented the re-established riding of
Carleton. After holding various
parliamentary secretary posts from 2006 to 2013 under Prime Minister Stephen
Harper, Poilievre served as Harper's minister for democratic reform from 2013
to 2015 and as his minister of employment and social development in 2015. From 2017 to 2022, Poilievre served as the
shadow minister for finance and briefly as the shadow minister for jobs and
industry.
In 2022, Pierre Poilievre ran for the leadership of the
Conservative Party and emerged victorious on the first ballot. His victory was a testament to his popularity
and support within the party. Described
as a populist, Poilievre has focused on issues related to the cost of living in
Canada. His leadership has been
instrumental in the Conservative Party's substantial lead in opinion polling
for the 2025 federal election since mid-2023.
There is a reasonable history from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. However, the best and most worthwhile background is in the book “Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life” – May 28, 2024 (hardcover) by author Andrew Lawton - Sutherland House Books ISBN-10 : 1990823807.
Pierre is a well-prepared political party leader aspiring to
become Prime Minister. The transparency
about his life journey, which has no dark secrets, has unfolded based on his
merit and natural talents. His life
story is in contrast to the current Prime Minister, who was born into privilege
and has a thin resume of accomplishment, including many shameful incidents that
required cover-up. The most significant
contrast is with demonstrated life values, where Poilievre has lived them and
Trudeau has only been able to mention them.
Pierre Poilievre is not just a contender for Prime Minister; he is the best-prepared person for the role in decades. His extensive political experience, dedication to public service, and clear vision for the country make him a formidable leader. Serious times demand serious people. If Canadians honour him with their trust, he won’t disappoint. His readiness for the role of Prime Minister should inspire and instill confidence in every voter.
5 comments:
I have followed him for years and asked him many years ago to please run, that we needed him. Finally it looks like my request will be answered!
Awesome info. Thank you for sharing this. He has leader qualities (very evident) is very well spoken. We are ready for good leadership.
Infectious, great scope of knowledge , charismatic and a great sense of humour…what a honour to have met our next Prime Minister of Canada and shake his hand
Very interesting blog on Pollievre. Never knew he worked for Stockwell Day from Red Deer. My husband and I knew him personally. A very honorable man .
Great article!
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