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Published Jun 10, 2024 • Last updated 22hours ago • 2 minute read
Pierre’s not perfect, but …
Pierre Poilievre is likely to be Canada’s next prime minister, with a majority government, after the next election. Is he a so-called perfect politician? Absolutely not. I do not believe that Pierre and the Conservatives are going to create a Canadian utopia where every decision is right for Canada and without unintended consequences. Every politician, regardless of party, is, after all, a human being with all of the potential failings that come with being human. In Pierre’s case, I take comfort knowing that he comes not from a privileged, entitled background, but one that is far more in tune with what the government is doing and how it affects the average Canadian.
Eldon Beix
There’s at least hope he’ll do better than the current PM.
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