Pierre Poièvre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, took the opportunity to discuss his vision for Canada’s economy and referenced Elon Musk’s recent endorsement. Poièvre spoke to reporters about the possibility of collaboration with Musk and his companies.
“My 3-year-old wanted to go to Mars, so Mr. Musk is the right person to contact him,” Poilievre said. “Actually, I wish we could convince Mr. Musk to open some of his factories here in Canada and create good-paying jobs for our people.”
He cited Musk’s electric car company Tesla as an example. He added: “Tesla is one of the largest car companies in the world. I wish they could produce more without the corporate benefits and subsidies that the Liberals like.”
Poiivre also criticized the economic response of outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government. “If I had a chance to meet Mr. Musk, he would say, how do we create an economy that brings hundreds of billions of dollars of investment back to Canada? Why would Americans support that after nine years of Liberal government? “Are we getting every paycheck? What did the Liberals do wrong to get so much money out of the country? That’s the question every Canadian should be asking.” ”
Musk’s involvement in Canadian politics has gained attention in recent weeks. Musk supported Poièvre on his social media platform X, sharing posts and praising his speech. At the same time, Mr. Musk was critical of Mr. Trudeau, using derogatory language to ridicule him.
Prime Minister Trudeau recently announced his intention to step down as Liberal leader once the party selects a successor. Poilievre’s resignation sets the stage for a difficult election, riding a wave of anti-Trudeau sentiment.
Poièvre, who became Conservative Party leader in 2022, has gained support by criticizing the government’s response to affordability and inflation. His sharp rhetoric and populist style have drawn comparisons to incoming US President Donald Trump.
Observers point to voter fatigue after nine years of Liberal government. “The average lifespan of a prime minister is 10 years,” said Nelson Wiseman, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Toronto.
Poièvre’s strategy focuses on economic issues and opposition to Trudeau’s carbon tax. His slogans such as “abolish taxes” have resonated with voters, but he has yet to outline a detailed policy.
An Angus Reid poll released before Prime Minister Trudeau’s resignation announcement showed Poièvre with a lead over potential Liberal candidates. Analysts predict the Conservative Party will be in a good position heading into the next national election, which must be held by October 2025, but could be held sooner. The news agency reported that there is a possibility that
