THUNDER BAY – POLITICS 2.0 – Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has unveiled a regulatory reform agenda that promises to slash 25% of all federal red tape within his first two years in office, should he become Prime Minister.

Speaking in Osoyoos, BC, Poilievre described the current regulatory environment as a major drag on Canada’s economy, citing Liberal mismanagement and overregulation as key reasons for job losses and a $460 billion outflow in investment.

The plan, which includes a legislated “two-for-one” rule—requiring two regulations be eliminated for every new one added—aims to reduce the burden on businesses and taxpayers.

Additionally, Poilievre states he is proposing a cost-saving mechanism where $2 in administrative savings must be made for every $1 in new regulatory costs. To ensure accountability, he pledged to pass legislation requiring the Auditor General to verify these reductions annually.

Impact on Northwestern Ontario

These proposed regulatory changes could have particular significance for regions like Northwestern Ontario, where major resource …