In brief
In a major rally, Poilievre resonates with his base by tackling economic issues and right-wing values.
In Nisku, Alberta, Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader and contender for Canada's prime minister, energized a crowd of loyal supporters at what turned out to be his largest rally yet. With a message echoing Trumpian themes, he criticized a far-reaching economy that he claimed favored the wealthy while promising to cut foreign aid and bolster the military, aligning with a more traditional warrior ethos. The hall was filled with thousands who had made the journey, fueling excitement as Poilievre targeted the liberal media by pledging to eliminate the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). His anti-woke stance struck a chord with attendees, generating enthusiastic applause. "I love you, too," he declared, showcasing his connecting with the crowd in the oil-rich province that has been a bedrock for the rise of conservative populism in Canada.
