The Purpose of This Series

• Exposing Dangerous Rhetoric: Poilievre and Peterson’s conversation isn’t just a political interview—it’s a platform for dog whistles and divisive rhetoric.
• Unpacking False Promises: As Rachel highlighted, Poilievre’s proposed solutions lack depth and fail to address systemic issues.
• Holding Leaders Accountable: This series critiques rhetoric and offers a fact-checked analysis of policy claims.

Highlights from Rachel Gilmour’s Commentary

On Misleading Economic Claims

“He’s assuming that when businesses make more money, that will go into workers’ wages. Which is hilarious—ask Amazon workers if that’s happening.”

This highlights a key flaw in Poilievre’s economic worldview: the idea that deregulation and reduced taxes will naturally trickle down to benefit workers.

On Housing Policy

“Why would you assume those developers would pass those savings along to buyers instead of pocketing the increased profit?”

While cutting bureaucracy may speed up construction, it doesn’t guarantee affordability.

On Cultural Commentary

“They’re literally doing the whole ‘I don’t see color’ bit, which shuts down vital discussions about racism and systemic inequities baked into our society.”

This rhetoric denies Canada’s history of discrimination and ignores the rise of far-right ideologies.

What to Expect in This Series

1. Fact-Checking Poilievre’s Claims: Inflation, housing, governance, and more.
2. Dissecting Dog Whistles: Unpacking cultural language that inflames division.
3. Highlighting the Gaps: Exposing overly simplistic or misleading solutions.
4. Grounded Solutions: Exploring practical, inclusive policies for Canada.

Why This Matters

“Canadians need to know what the dude who is probably going to lead the country next is actually saying. It’s not just about rhetoric—it’s about the policies and narratives shaping Canada’s future.”

This series aims to illuminate those narratives, challenge their assumptions, and offer a path forward that serves all Canadians, not just the wealthy and well-connected.