CANADALAND Jamil Jivani does Charlie Kirk Lite on Canadian Campuses
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Oct 21, 2025 Conservative MP Jamil Jivani is on a controversial campus tour across Canada. He aims to engage young voters while raising questions about the Conservative movement’s tactics. The event echoes American-style populism, drawing comparisons to figures like Charlie Kirk. Attendees are motivated by issues like housing costs and cultural shifts, leading to a lively but controlled Q&A session. Critics debate whether this tour represents genuine dialogue or a carefully curated rally for supporters.
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On-the-Ground At TMU Event
- Noor Azrieh attended Jamil Jivani's Restore the North event at TMU and found about 50 attendees, a mix of young people and older conservatives.
- The event felt like a conservative campus club meeting with many attendees deeply involved in policy and politics.
Free Speech As Core Message
- Jamil Jivani framed 'restoring the North' primarily as defending free expression against laws like Bill C-18 and Bill C-9.
- Free speech functions as shorthand for resisting 'woke' culture and positioning conservatives as anti-establishment defenders.
New Faces On Stage
- Jamil Jivani brought younger, less established MPs like Aaron Gunn and Ned Couric to the stage, presenting a 'fresh' conservative image.
- Both MPs have controversial pasts that drew attention during the campaign and the tour.