At a massive political rally carrying the slogan “Canada First” in the capital, Ottawa, Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a speech that reflects the features of his future election campaign, vowing to restore what he called the "Promise of Canada" and achieve strong economic growth, provide job opportunities, and reduce the cost of living for Canadians.

Reviving the Canadian Dream: Bold Economic Promises

In his speech, Poilievre focused on the economic challenges facing Canadians, considering that high inflation, rising interest rates, and exorbitant housing costs have weakened citizens' ability to achieve prosperity. He pledged to take bold actions to address these issues, including:

• Reducing taxes to help families and small business owners.

• Reforming housing policies to increase the supply of affordable homes.

• Reducing bureaucracy that hinders business growth and investment.

• Enhancing Canadian energy independence and lowering fuel and electricity costs.

Criticism of the Current Government: “Trudeau Weakened the Economy”

Poilievre's speech was not without sharp criticisms of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, holding it responsible for the deteriorating economic conditions, pointing out that excessive government spending and ineffective policies have exacerbated inflation and increased the financial burden on citizens.

Poilievre said:

“They promised us prosperity, but they delivered us inflation. They promised us safety, but crime is rising. They promised us fairness, but they gave us bureaucracy and high taxes. It’s time to restore the Canada we know and love.”

Sovereignty and Economic Independence: “Canada for Canadians First”

Poilievre asserted that his government, should his party win the upcoming elections, would adopt a “Canada for Canadians First” policy, by:

• Reducing reliance on foreign imports and boosting domestic production.

• Supporting the oil, gas, and energy sectors, and rejecting any policies that negatively affect the Canadian industry.

• Reforming immigration systems to ensure that immigration policies align with the needs of the Canadian labor market.

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