Special: Rex Murphy’s year-end interview with Pierre Poilievre
Dec 18, 2023
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Rex Murphy interviews Pierre Poilievre about the Tories' rise in polls, Trudeau's climate policies, identity politics in Canadian schools, and Trudeau's position on Israel.
Pierre Poilievre's rising popularity is attributed to his ability to resonate with diverse political spectrum by advocating for practical approaches and solutions.
The focus on Trudeau's climate policy is seen as a distraction from addressing the nation's core needs, with Polive proposing a different approach emphasizing energy abundance and streamlined projects.
Trudeau's ideological agenda and association with international organizations stem from a desire for control and money, with his decisions on foreign-controlled police stations and terrorist groups regarded as misplaced priorities.
Polive expresses support for Israel's right to defend itself, criticizes international demonstrations ignoring Hamas violence, and suggests banning the IRGC as a terrorist group in Canada for ensuring safety and security.
Deep dives
The Rise of Pierre Polive
Pierre Polive's popularity and political influence have grown significantly, being attributed to his alignment with people's lived experiences. He highlights issues such as high cost of living, increased housing costs, rising crime rates, and lack of common-sense solutions. His rising support can be attributed to his ability to resonate with a diverse political spectrum by advocating for practical approaches and solutions.
The Trudeau Government's Climate Policy
The Trudeau government's focus on climate policy, particularly the carbon tax, is viewed as a futile attempt that distracts from addressing the nation's core needs. It is argued that Trudeau's climate policy is more about control and raising funds rather than genuine environmental concern. Polive proposes a different approach, emphasizing the need for greater energy abundance, mining approvals, nuclear energy production, and streamlined hydroelectric projects.
Trudeau's Ideological Agenda and Foreign Influence
Trudeau is criticized for his ideological agenda and his association with international organizations like COP and the WEF. It is suggested that his focus on global alliances and international philosophies, particularly in the context of climate change, stems from a desire for money and control rather than genuine concern. Trudeau's decisions to allow foreign-controlled police stations and terrorist groups to operate in Canada are seen as indicative of his misplaced priorities. Polive argues for bringing control back to Canada and prioritizing democratic decision-making.
Concerns about Hamas and Support for Israel
Polive expresses support for Israel's right to defend itself against organizations like Hamas, which he refers to as a genocidal death cult. He criticizes the international demonstrations that seem to ignore the brutality and violence perpetrated by Hamas and proclaims the importance of respecting Israel's sovereignty and the need to disarm Hamas. Polive also suggests banning the IRGC as a terrorist group in Canada to ensure the safety and security of Canadians.
Challenges in the Canadian School System
Polive acknowledges concerns about the infiltration of identity politics, sexuality politics, and ethnic politics in the Canadian school system. He argues that the focus should be on teaching core subjects like reading, writing, math, and science, while allowing parents to transmit their own values to their children. Polive believes that government interference in parental rights and imposition of ideologies on children should be limited, allowing for more social peace.
Contrast with Trudeau-Singh Coalition
Polive criticizes the potential coalition between Trudeau and Singh, asserting that it would lead to higher taxes, more government control, and appeasement of radical ideologies. He highlights the disconnect between Singh's support for Trudeau's policies and the interests of the working class. Polive encourages Canadians to vote for common-sense conservative government representatives who prioritize individual freedoms and responsible governance.
Conclusion
The interview with Pierre Polive sheds light on his rising popularity and his common-sense approach to addressing key issues like the high cost of living, climate policy, foreign influence, education, and Israel's security. Polive emphasizes the importance of aligning policies with the needs and experiences of everyday Canadians and restoring control and decision-making power to the country.
An extended video version of this interview will be available starting Tuesday, December 19, 2023, online at National Post (nationalpost.com).
Special guest host Rex Murphy sits down in person with federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for a year-end interview. They discuss what’s behind the Tories’ remarkable rise in the polls this year. Poilievre explains why he thinks Trudeau’s increasingly stringent climate policies aren’t what they seem. He and Rex also discuss the identity politics roiling Canadian schools. And Poilievre tells Rex what he thinks about Trudeau’s latest position on Israel, and why he’s accusing the prime minister of going easy on Hamas and its sponsors in Iran. (Recorded December 15, 2023)
