Poilievre will demand “affordable budget” from Carney in one-on-one meeting
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to table an “affordable budget for an affordable life.”
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to table an “affordable budget for an affordable life.”
He used a pre–Question Period media scrum on Wednesday to pressure the Liberals on inflation, taxes and rising living costs.
Poilievre told reporters he would be meeting with Carney to demand a federal fiscal plan that curbs spending and targets the growing affordability crisis.
He blamed “inflationary taxes” — including the federal carbon price, fuel regulations and food packaging levies — for pushing up grocery bills and increasing reliance on food banks.
“The government is making life more expensive,” Poilievre said, reiterating Conservative calls to eliminate the carbon tax and roll back what he framed as hidden taxes affecting working Canadians. He added his party would push for a return to the deficit levels promised in the Liberals’ last fiscal update.
While Poilievre signalled a willingness to work with Carney, he warned Conservatives would hold the government accountable if spending and taxes are not controlled.
“I go into this meeting in a spirit of collaboration,” he said, “but we need to see real results for Canadians.”
Pressed by reporters on recent remarks during an interview with Northern Perspective where he called the RCMP leadership “despicable,” Poilievre pushed back on the interpretation from the mainstream, saying that he called for Trudeau to face jail time.
He said he had never stated that Trudeau should be imprisoned, but stood by his assertion that “those who break laws or abuse power should face legal consequences.”
He referenced the Green Fund controversy and other Liberal scandals as examples where he believes criminal accountability was warranted.
Poilievre also repeated his criticism of the RCMP’s handling of major political controversies, accusing former commissioner Brenda Lucki of failing to properly investigate allegations of interference in the aftermath of the Portapique mass shooting and other high-profile cases. He called for greater independence and stronger leadership within the national police force.
With the fall economic update expected in the coming weeks, Poilievre is set to meet with Carney on Wednesday to discuss his demands.
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Best of luck with that one PP.
Ample evidence that Carney does not have a fiscally responsible bone in his body.
He doesn't need one.
Regardless the rump of a Party with no official status known as the NDP with keep him and his lying and incompetent pack of trained seals in power.
They have no choice.
They are broke and leaderless.