Poilievre said in July “every election comes with lessons.” But his tone never shifted. He remained the same doctrinaire culture warrior. In August, Poilievre attacked Canada’s electric vehicle mandate, calling it “Carney’s tax” in a move reminiscent of his party’s “axe the tax” battle against carbon pricing. The play comes as Trump takes on California’s EV mandate. But the focus makes Poilievre look too close to Trump and risks backfiring if Carney goes ahead and once again ditches a Justin Trudeau-era policy.
Perhaps the most damning thing you can say about Poilievre is he’s become redundant. He’s a less capable, less experienced, less likable iteration of a business Liberal committed to low taxes, a lean regulatory regime, and infrastructure and resource development.
He can't change his spots. He is damaged goods and only knows how to play ONE note.