Prof. Kathryn Harrison on Pierre Poilievre’s campaign to abolish carbon pricing
Professor Kathryn Harrison says that Poilievre’s campaign argues that “Canadians are mainly concerned about the cost of living, and that by tackling it, climate problems will become less important” but this nostalgic language is incompatible with today’s reality.
Prof. Stewart Prest explains Poilievre’s campaigning on Vancouver Island
Professor Stewart Prest explains that resource-dependent ridings in Vancouver Island’s rural areas and small towns are the most susceptible to Conservative messaging. However, their lack of environmental messaging may pose a problem for voters.
Prof. Gerald Baier surprised by Pierre Poilievre’s fundraisers
Professor Gerald Baier is suprised by Pierre Poilievre’s choice to host fundraising events in private homes rather than more public venues given Poilievre’s past comments about access to the prime minister and ministers.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison says that Pierre Poilievre is clearly “not trying for climate concerned voters”
Prof. Harrison notes that policy on climate action is already a “particularly tough issue” for Canadian Conservatives. But while Erin O’Toole still tried to make the party more climate-friendly, Pierre Poilievre has no interest in even pretending to have a climate plan, with his loud support for pipelines, removal of carbon taxes, and more.