MP Report: Poilievre’s message of hope
By Glen Motz on September 27, 2023.
Canadians across the country, evident by increasing poll numbers, are connecting with the message of hope offered by Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre. This movement was made even more obvious when nearly 3,000 united, enthusiastic delegates gathered earlier this month for the Conservative National Convention. Poilievre’s inspirational speech offered hope for Canada under a future Conservative government. I believe this hope will only continue to grow as the significance of his ‘Bring It Home’ plans resonate with Canadians before the next federal election. The foundation of Poilievre’s strategy returns a common-sense Conservative government that supports all Canadians by curbing taxes, cutting waste and caps spending. A plan that frees hardworking people to earn powerful paycheques to purchase affordable food, gas and homes in safe communities. The basics of which we took for granted prior to the Trudeau years. To refresh your memories, it was only eight years ago that inflation and interest rates were rock bottom. Taxes were falling faster than at any time in Canada’s history, crime had declined 25 per cent, housing costs were half of what they are today, after-tax take-home pay was up and the federal budget was balanced. What was, was thanks to a Conservative government focused on common-sense policies and responsible spending. Today, 40-year high inflation, declining economy, sky-high taxes, 50 per cent increase in housing costs and a doubling of the country’s national debt caused by uncontrolled spending has placed Canadians in an unenviable financial position. People are fearful for tomorrow because they cannot make ends meet today. This tragic scenario playing out across the country must stop and that is exactly what a Conservative government is focused on achieving. Poilievre’s common-sense approach includes eliminating the costly carbon tax and reducing other taxes, finding a dollar in savings for every dollar of new spending, eradicating wasteful pet projects such as ArriveCan and the Infrastructure Bank, which together have cost billions with no benefit to Canadians. To reduce energy costs, the construction of pipelines, nuclear reactors and natural gas liquefaction facilities, for both domestic and export purposes, will be expedited. Legislation which provides bail to violent repeat offenders and taxpayer funded drugs to those suffering from addictions, will be revoked. Firearm bans on hunters and sport shooters will be reversed in favour of bolstering our borders against illegal drugs and guns. Support for our Armed Forces will be restored, censorship laws cancelled, red tape on building projects reduced, along with many other initiatives to make life more affordable. Trudeau’s ideological policies and reckless spending have cost Canadians dearly, both financially and emotionally. However, the current trend is reversible. With Poilievre’s clear message of hope, his focus on doing what is right for our country, and a common-sense Conservative approach to government, we can rebuild our country – together. Glen Motz is the Member of Parliament for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner 10-9
