#223 Pierre Poilievre: What I Want to Build (and Break) To Fix Canada
Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 223
Episode description
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, reveals a roadmap for restoring opportunity and unity across the country. From unleashing innovation by cutting red tape, to reigniting upward mobility and building a powerhouse economy, Poilievre’s message goes beyond borders. If you care about restoring opportunity, strengthening democracy, and securing a brighter future for North America, listen closely—Canada’s solutions might just inspire America’s renewal.
TRANSCRIPT
EN: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast-transcripts/pierre-poilievre-223/
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(01:41) Headline vs Reality
(03:55) From Opposition Party to Unifier
(07:05) Parenthood Shapes Priorities
(10:05) Differentiating from the Liberals
(15:04) Economic Value Creation in Canada
(18:08) WEF Opposition Stance
(25:27) Balanced Budget Plan
(28:15) Attracting Investments
(35:25) Productivity Gap Explained
(38:50) Tariffs Response Tactics
(41:10) Reducing US Dependency
(44:15) Interprovincial Trade Impacts
(45:40) "China”
(47:42) Media Accountability Challenges
(51:42) Digital Free Speech Protections
(55:10) Crime
(01:02:00) Access to Health Care
(01:06:15) A modern and effective Canadian military
(01:11:10) AI: balance innovation with protection
(01:12:49) How do we ensure that the government can be held accountable in a world where they might control information flow?
(01:14:10) Trust in government post-COVID
(01:15:56) Climate change
(01:18:50) Biggest misconceptions about Mr. Poilievre
(01:19:50) What Canadian success looks like
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