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Pierre Poilievre: “Instead of responding to stunts and distractions, Canadians must stay focused on what we can control: making our economy…”

On the recordAugust 30, 2026
Instead of responding to stunts and distractions, Canadians must stay focused on what we can control: making our economy strong and affordable at home and using our leverage to fight tariffs abroad.
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Pierre Poilievre
Conservative Party of Canada

Editor's note · Context

Urging focus on real trade issues amid tensions with the U.S.

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