CTV Question Period with Vassy Kapelos Podcast CTV QP Podcast #513: Can Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre confirm that more MPs won’t leave?
Dec 21, 2025
Join Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as he tackles pressing issues like party defections and inflation. Poilievre argues that recent caucus changes threaten democratic principles and outlines his claims on how government policies are driving up grocery prices. Strategic insights from former communications directors Scott Reid and Corey Teneycke highlight the challenges Poilievre faces, particularly regarding his leadership amidst rising negatives. The panel also discusses the shifting political landscape and the implications for upcoming elections.
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Floor Crossings Seen As Undemocratic Power Grab
- Pierre Poilievre frames floor crossings as undemocratic attempts to overturn voters' decisions and to secure a majority through backroom deals.
- He argues such defections contradict the platform MPs campaigned on and erode voter trust in parliamentary democracy.
Campaign Locally And Sell Concrete Tax Cuts
- Poilievre says Conservatives will meet voters in community halls, grocery stores and coffee shops to sell their agenda.
- He outlines cutting carbon taxes and fuel levies plus reducing spending as the path to affordability.
Election Loss Framed As Policy Momentum
- Poilievre points to large vote gains and policy traction as validation despite losing the election.
- He claims the Conservatives set the agenda on inflation, crime, and energy, which brought record vote totals.