In a fiery speech in the House of Commons, Canada’s official opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent proposal for a two-month “tax holiday” as ill-timed for the country’s struggling economy. Poilievre pointed to president-elect Donald Trump’s threats to impose a 25 per cent tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico as a reason for concern.
Poilievre went on to slam Trudeau for his perceived inaction on border security, stating that the prime minister’s lack of action has forced provincial and territorial leaders to take matters into their own hands. He described the situation as a desperate attempt to hold the border together using nothing but “bubble gum, scotch tape, and elastic bands.”
These remarks from Poilievre come on the heels of an emergency meeting between Trudeau and Canada’s premiers, called in response to Trump’s trade threats. The Conservative leader’s comments highlight the growing tensions surrounding border security and trade relations between Canada and the United States.
As the situation continues to unfold, Canadian officials are left grappling with the implications of Trump’s protectionist policies and the challenges they pose for the country’s economy. Poilievre’s remarks serve as a reminder of the urgent need for strong leadership and decisive action in the face of changing global dynamics.
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