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The Knowledge Project Podcast

Pierre Poilievre: A Vision for Canada [The Knowledge Project Ep. #223]

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, reveals a roadmap for restoring opportunity and unity across the country.

From unleashing innovation by cutting red tape, to reigniting upward mobility and building a powerhouse economy, Poilievre’s message goes beyond borders. If you care about restoring opportunity, strengthening democracy, and securing a brighter future for North America, listen closely—Canada’s solutions might just inspire America’s renewal.

Available now: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Transcript

Nothing in this podcast should be taken as legal, financial, or political advice. The creators disclaim all liability for any errors, interpretations, or outcomes based on this content. The views shared are those of the speakers alone. 

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome, Mr. Poilievre

01:41 Headline vs Reality

03:55 From Opposition Party to Unifier 

07:05 Parenthood Shapes Priorities  

10:05 Differentiating from the Liberals

15:04 Economic Value Creation in Canada 

18:08 WEF Opposition Stance  

25:27 Balanced Budget Plan 

28:15 Attracting Investments 

35:25 Productivity Gap Explained

38:50 Tarriffs Response Tactics 

41:10 Reducing US Dependency 

44:15 Interprovincial Trade Impacts 

45:40 On China

47:42 Media Accountability Challenges 

51:42 Digital Free Speech Protections 

55:10 Crime 

01:02:00 Access to Health Care  

01:06:15 A modern and effective Canadian military 

01:11:10 AI: balance innovation with protection 

01:14:10 Trust in government post-COVID 

01:15:56 Climate Change

01:18:50 Biggest misconceptions about Mr. Poilievre

01:19:50 What Canadian success look like

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