The Loonie Hour Another Wave of Inflation? w/ guest Pierre Poilievre
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Jul 25, 2025 
In this discussion, Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party and former MP, dives into pressing economic issues facing Canada. He connects big deficits and inflation to the working class, particularly the struggles young adults face in the housing market. Poilievre critiques current tax policies and discusses the impact of U.S.-Canada trade on national security. He also emphasizes the need for accountability in economic leadership and explores historical lessons on inflation, advocating for bold fiscal strategies to tackle these challenges.
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Monetary Inflation Undermines Purchasing Power
- Despite cost efficiencies in production, prices of goods have risen dramatically due to continual monetary inflation.
- The purchasing power of money is in constant decline, hurting working class Canadians most.
Ottawa Ignores Inflation Urgency
- Ottawa's bureaucracy resists urgency around inflation and deficit problems.
- Ordinary Canadians feel their money losing value while government ignores monetary inflation issues.
Housing Prices and Monetary Debasement
- Housing prices have not truly increased when measured against gold; monetary debasement creates an illusion of rising costs.
- This monetary inflation severely impacts working class and youth affordability and opportunity.
