Pierre Poilievre Discusses Goals, Strategy, and Key Players in Jordan Peterson Interview

Pierre Poilievre Discusses Goals, Strategy, and Key Players in Jordan Peterson Interview

Conservative Leader Calls for Immediate Election as PM Considers Future

Dylan Robertson · The Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 04, 2025 10:22 AM CST | Last Updated: 12 hours ago

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre recently engaged in an in-depth interview with psychologist and media figure Jordan Peterson, where he outlined his vision for Canada and his plans for its implementation.

This interview, recorded on December 21, came just days after former finance minister and deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from the Liberal cabinet. In the wake of her departure, opposition parties, including the Conservatives and the NDP, have pledged to bring down the government at the first opportunity through a vote of no confidence, potentially leading to a snap election — a topic Poilievre touched upon during his conversation with Peterson.

### Key Takeaways from the Interview

Call for an Election

Poilievre expressed no hesitation about the prospect of a federal election occurring amidst a potential Liberal leadership race. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under mounting pressure, including from within his own party, to resign.

"The Canadian people are not obliged — 41 million people are not obliged — to wait around while this party sorts out its issues. They could have ousted Trudeau a year and a half ago."

**Liberal MPs Prepare for Upcoming Meeting**

Liberal MPs are set to convene next week, coinciding with heightened calls for Trudeau to step down. This meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, will be the first since Trudeau announced he would take the holidays to reflect on the pressures to resign as party leader. 

An email from Liberal national caucus chair Brenda Shanahan, shared with CBC News, indicated that the meeting could last up to six hours. However, MPs remain uncertain about the Prime Minister's plans, with one member suggesting they wouldn't be surprised if Trudeau chose to remain despite ongoing efforts to remove him.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa on Friday to sign a book of condolences for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)

### Tough Stance on Oil Lobbyists and Crime

In a recent interview, Pierre Poilievre criticized Canada’s energy sector for its compliance with Liberal policies, particularly regarding the environment. 

"The big five oil companies in Canada have foolish lobbyists. They employ brilliant and dedicated workers, but their lobbyists are not effective. For the past decade, they’ve failed to advocate for the right policies. That has to change," Poilievre stated.

He also promised "the largest crackdown on crime in Canadian history," though he provided few specifics when Jordan Peterson inquired about his plans, only asserting that "habitual offenders will not be released from jail anymore."