Pierre Poilievre
Pierre Marcel Poilievre PC MP (/ˌpɔːliˈɛv/ pawl-ee-EV;[2] born 3 June 1979) is a Canadian politician who has been the 4th Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the 49th Leader of the Opposition since 2022. He is a member of Parliament (MP) since 2004. He was 8th Minister for Democratic Reform from 2013 to 2015 and 2nd Minister of Employment and Social Development in 2015.
Pierre Poilievre | |
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.jpg) Poilievre in 2023 | |
| 49th Leader of the Opposition | |
| Assumed office 10 September 2022 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
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| Preceded by | Candice Bergen |
| 4th Leader of the Conservative Party | |
| Assumed office 10 September 2022 | |
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| Preceded by | Candice Bergen (Interim) |
| Shadow Minister for Finance | |
| In office 9 November 2021 – 22 February 2022 | |
| Leader |
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| Shadowing | Chrystia Freeland |
| Preceded by | Ed Fast |
| Succeeded by | Ed Fast |
| In office 30 August 2017 – 10 February 2021 | |
| Leader |
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| Shadowing |
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| Preceded by | Gérard Deltell |
| Succeeded by | Ed Fast |
| Shadow Minister for Jobs and Industry | |
| In office 10 February – 9 November 2021 | |
| Leader | Erin O'Toole |
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| Preceded by | James Cumming |
| 2nd Minister of Employment and Social Development | |
| In office 9 February – 4 November 2015 | |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Jason Kenney |
| Succeeded by |
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| 8th Minister of State for Democratic Reform | |
| In office 15 July 2013 – 4 November 2015 | |
| Prime Minister | Stephen Harper |
| Preceded by | Tim Uppal |
| Succeeded by | Maryam Monsef |
| Member of Parliament for Carleton Nepean—Carleton (2004–2015) | |
| Assumed office 28 June 2004 | |
| Preceded by | David Pratt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pierre Marcel Poilievre 3 June 1979 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative (2003–present) |
| Other political affiliations | |
| Spouse(s) |
Anaida Galindo (m. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Greely, Ontario, Canada[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Calgary (BA) |
| Website | www |
Poilievre was born in Calgary, Alberta, and studied international relations at the University of Calgary, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. He began his political career working for Canadian Alliance leader Stockwell Day and was first elected to Parliament in 2004, representing Nepean—Carleton and later Carleton. Under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Poilievre served as minister for democratic reform from 2013 to 2015, and minister of employment and social development in 2015. From 2017 to 2022, he was the shadow minister for finance and briefly for jobs and industry. On February 5, 2022, Poilievre announced his campaign for Conservative Party leader and was elected on September 10, 2022, winning on the first ballot. [1]
Early life
changePoilievre was born on June 3, 1979, in Calgary, Alberta.[3] His mother, Jacqueline Farrell, was 16 years old when she had him and had recently lost her own mother.[4] She planned to name him Jeff but placed him for adoption.[5] He was adopted by Marlene and Donald Poilievre, two schoolteachers.[6] They later adopted his younger half-brother, Patrick. Pierre grew up in a modest home in Calgary, where he played ice hockey and went camping. He was raised as a Catholic.
Poilievre grew up in Calgary, where he worked as a paperboy and played hockey. He got interested in politics at 14 after attending a political meeting. He joined the Reform Party, helped with political campaigns, and sold party memberships. At 17, he was a delegate at the Reform Party's national convention. He graduated from high school in 1997 and later studied international relations at the University of Calgary. Poilievre also worked for Telus and briefly as a journalist for Alberta Report. At 19, he protested against his student union, and later won a contest with an essay on individual freedom.[7] He became president of the Young Tories at his university, clashing with others over leadership. In 2000, Poilievre worked for Stockwell Day’s leadership campaign and later became Day’s advisor. He left university in 2002 to work for Day but finished his degree in 2008.[8] Poilievre co-founded a communications company, 3D Contact Inc., and ran for MP in the newly formed Conservative Party.[9][10]
Early political career
changePoilievre won the Conservative nomination for the Nepean–Carleton riding in the 2004 election, defeating Liberal incumbent David Pratt. Despite Pratt being a two-term cabinet minister, the race was close, and Poilievre won the seat. At 25, he became one of the youngest members of the 38th Canadian Parliament. Poilievre was known as a "libertarian-minded" member of his party and earned the nickname "Skippy" early in his career.[11] He introduced bills aimed at helping the Queensway Carleton Hospital and creating a recall system for MPs, though both were defeated.[12] Poilievre also criticized Michaëlle Jean's appointment as Governor General, leading to a petition asking for her dismissal.[13]
Re-elected in 2006 with over 50% of the vote, Poilievre was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board. He worked on the Federal Accountability Act and made controversial comments regarding residential school compensation, which he later apologized for. In 2008, Poilievre was re-elected and became Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister. He represented Canada at the alternative Conference Against Racism and attended the March of the Living. In the 41st Canadian Parliament, Poilievre served as Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities. He also supported ending mandatory union dues, aligning with right-to-work principles, which sparked concern among union supporters. [14]
After Erin O'Toole was removed as leader in February 2022, Poilievre quickly announced his intention to run for leadership, positioning himself as a frontrunner focused on freedom and reducing the cost of living.[15] He criticized rivals Jean Charest and Patrick Brown, accusing Charest of being too liberal and Brown of supporting a carbon tax. Poilievre’s campaign gained momentum, selling nearly half of the party’s total memberships and earning endorsements from 62 Conservative MPs and former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. His campaign also raised over $4 million, more than half of what all candidates combined raised. [16][17]
Opposition leader
changeAfter becoming Conservative leader in 2022, Poilievre formed a leadership team and a 71-member shadow cabinet, including former rivals.[18] Under his leadership, the Conservatives supported some government bills, like funding for childcare, but opposed others over inflation and tax concerns. Poilievre pushed for audits of COVID-19 spending, called for investigations into government contracts with McKinsey, and introduced a housing bill.[19] His criticism of Liberal policies led to contentious moments, including his removal from the House for using unparliamentary language.
References
change- ↑ "Search For Contributions". Elections Canada. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
- ↑ Proudfoot, Shannon (March 10, 2022). "Why is Pierre Poilievre so angry?". Maclean's. Archived from the original on March 11, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
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- ↑ "The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, P.C., M.P." Parliament of Canada. Archived from the original on September 19, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ↑ "Pierre Poilievre – Facebook post". Facebook. March 26, 2017. Archived from the original on February 26, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ↑ Levitz, Stephanie (May 23, 2024). "There's a new book about Pierre Poilievre. Here are five things we learned about the Conservative leader". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024.
- ↑ Proudfoot, Shannon (March 10, 2022). "Why is Pierre Poilievre so angry?". Maclean's. Archived from the original on March 11, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
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- ↑ Clark, Campbell (September 16, 2022). "The making of Pierre Poilievre, conservative proselytizer". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on January 24, 2023. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
- ↑ Levitz, Stephanie (May 23, 2024). "There's a new book about Pierre Poilievre. Here are five things we learned about the Conservative leader". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024.
- ↑ Fèdio, Chloe (October 25, 2012). "The Minister of Nepean-Carleton". Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ↑ Canada, Breach Media (February 26, 2022). "Pierre Poilievre—Harper but with fangs bared ⋆ The Breach". The Breach. Archived from the original on September 13, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ↑ Maloney, Ryan (May 1, 2019). "Conservative MP Scolded Over 'Little Potato' Dig At Trudeau". HuffPost. Archived from the original on November 5, 2019. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Bill C-414 An Act to prevent the Government of Canada from charging rent to non-profit hospitals". Parliament of Canada. June 20, 2005. Archived from the original on March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ↑ Michaëlle Jean says Queen Elizabeth dismissed petition by Pierre Poilievre, September 9, 2022, archived from the original on September 10, 2022, retrieved September 10, 2022
- ↑ "MP wants Google boss to explain street cameras; Poilievre wants firm to present its case to privacy committee". Ottawa Citizen. March 30, 2009. p. A1.
- ↑ Levitz, Stephanie (February 4, 2022). "All eyes are on Pierre Poilievre as Conservatives prepare for leadership race". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ↑ Levitz, Stephanie (July 21, 2023). "Pierre Poilievre's leadership campaign paid legal fees of whistleblower who took down rival Patrick Brown". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ↑ Tasker, John Paul (September 10, 2022). "Conservative members pick MP Pierre Poilievre to be their new leader". CBC News. Archived from the original on September 10, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
- ↑ Bulowski, Natasha. "Pierre Poilievre preaches small government, appoints big shadow cabinet". ca.news.yahoo.com. Archived from the original on October 15, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- ↑ Levitz, Stephanie (December 6, 2022). "Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives defend auditor general as Liberal minister says critical report was politically motivated". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
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