Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a lengthy interview to psychologist and media personality Jordan Peterson, touching on his vision for Canada and how he plans to implement it.
Here’s what we learned from the interview, which was recorded on Dec. 21 and released Friday:
Election now
Poilievre has no qualms with a federal election taking place during a possible Liberal leadership race. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing increasing calls, including within his own caucus, to step down.
“The Canadian people are not obliged — 41 million people are not obliged to wait around while this party sorts out its s–t. Like, these guys could have got rid of Trudeau a year and a half ago.”
Big energy companies have been “complete idiots” about carbon policy
Poilievre chided Canada’s energy sector for seeming to go along with Liberal policies such as on the environment.
“The Big Five oil companies in Canada have …