April 8, 2025
Today marks the first time I’ve truly felt that Pierre Poilievre is poised to become Canada’s next Prime Minister. One glance at former Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the campaign trail solidified this belief. Under Harper’s leadership, Canada was an economic powerhouse, leading the OECD in growth, maintaining a balanced budget, and keeping inflation low. In stark contrast, Justin Trudeau’s decade-long tenure has been marked by socialism, “woke” policies aligned with the World Economic Forum, and unproductive spending. The result? A weakened Canadian dollar, ballooning deficits, rising debt, and surging crime and discontent. Canadians, for the most part, have passively endured these challenges—until now.
For weeks, I admired Mark Carney’s handling of Trump’s “America One and Only” tariff-driven trade policies. Carney’s composed approach seemed to offer a counterbalance to the chaos. However, the global landscape has shifted. Nations are now uniting to protect their interests, and US polls reveal that only 2% of Americans support military action against Canada, with just 6% favoring annexation. The overwhelming majority—94% of Americans and nearly all Canadians—oppose such notions, ensuring that annexation is off the table.
Trump’s narrative gained some traction today with the hint of potential new trade deals that may exclude tariffs. Yet, whether tariffs are implemented or not, other nations have the tools to defend themselves. These include currency devaluation, retaliatory tariffs, boycotts of US goods and tourism, withdrawal of capital from US markets, and selective regulatory changes. Trump’s threats resonate with a shrinking audience, as foreign capitals increasingly tune him out.
Between now and Canada’s election on April 28, Trump faces pressing domestic and international challenges, from trade negotiations to geopolitical tensions. His focus on grandiose ideas like annexing Greenland or developing luxury real estate in Gaza is increasingly out of touch with the American public.
In Canada, as in much of the world, the economy remains the central concern. Mark Carney has yet to present a compelling vision for reversing the damage left after ten years by his associate, Trudeau. In contrast, Poilievre’s campaign is laser-focused on key issues, delivering a clear, structured message that resonates with voters. His emphasis on affordability, economic growth, and reducing government overreach positions him as the candidate of change.