London, Ontario – Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre held a “Bring It Home” rally at RBC Place London on Sunday, drawing a crowd of over 2,500 attendees. His speech focused on cutting the carbon tax, lowering housing costs, and opposing Liberal financial policies.
The occasion happened just hours before Mark Carney was formally announced as Canada’s 24th prime minister and the Liberal Party leadership contest. Poilievre blasted Carney’s economic policies and connections to Justin Trudeau throughout his address.
Poilievre’s Critique of Carney and Liberal Policies
Poilievre claimed that replacing Trudeau with Mark Carney would bring no real change, stating:
“They’re going to pull a sneaky trick by replacing Justin Trudeau with his economic advisor, Mark Carney.”
He accused Carney of contributing to Canada’s rising taxes, housing prices, and cost of living. Poilievre also alleged that Carney profited from moving billions of dollars and thousands of jobs out of Canada, citing his previous role at Brookfield Asset Management.
Carney’s campaign denied these claims, stating that the decision to move Brookfield’s headquarters from Toronto to New York was made after he left the company.
Poilievre’s Policy Promises
During his 40-minute speech, Poilievre vowed to:
- Cut the carbon tax and lower energy costs
- Eliminate the Liberal capital gains tax to encourage investment
- Require political leaders to disclose financial interests under the Conflict of Interest Act
- Oppose U.S. tariffs and protect Canadian jobs
“What we need in this country is boots, not suits,” Poilievre declared, as the crowd erupted in cheers.
Supporters and Counter-Protesters Face Off
Many attendees, including Western University students, showed strong support for Poilievre’s message. Matt Lasker, a second-year student, said:
“I want the cost of living to go lower. I want things to be more accessible to people my age.”
However, outside the rally, counter-protesters gathered with signs reading “Proud to be woke” and “PoiLIEvre”. Verbal clashes broke out, with protesters accusing attendees of being “Trump lovers” and police officers present to manage tensions.
As Canada moves closer to the September federal election, Poilievre’s Conservative Party continues to lead in national polls.
Source: Western Gazette
