Ottawa – Arab Canada News

In a detailed speech delivered on April 2, 2025, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre presented a comprehensive vision for addressing the escalating trade tensions with the United States, emphasizing that his government, if elected, would adopt a robust economic plan to protect Canadian sovereignty, promote domestic growth, and respond to U.S. tariffs.

3 Main Pillars of the Plan to Counter U.S. Tariffs

Immediate Response:

Imposing retaliatory tariffs on American goods.

Launching a "Canadian Jobs Preservation Fund" to support affected businesses and help workers retain their jobs.

Post-Election Negotiation:

Initiating immediate negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump to amend the trade agreement (CUSMA).

Proposing mutual suspension of tariffs during negotiations to minimize economic losses.

Building a "Canadian Economic Fortress":

Enhancing sovereignty by protecting natural resources, currency, water, and borders.

Designating revenues from any new trade agreement to modernize the military and fulfill NATO commitments.

Combating arms smuggling across the border.

Direct Messages to Trump and Carney

Poilievre sent a sharp message to President Trump, stating that Canada "will not become the 51st state," and that his government would work to reduce reliance on the American economy.

He strongly criticized Mark Carney, the leader of the Liberal Party, accusing him of enabling Trump through environmental and energy policies that hinder local production and increase Canada's vulnerability.

He accused the Liberals of continuing the same approach that led to a "lost decade" of economic decline and external dependency.

Economic Promises of a Potential Conservative Government

Reducing income tax by 15%.

Eliminating capital gains tax when reinvested within Canada.

Allowing seniors to earn $34,000 tax-free.

Expediting permits for infrastructure and creating a "National Energy Corridor."

Developing critical mineral projects in northern Ontario (Ring of Fire).

Full commitment to five key demands from the energy sector, including repealing Bill C-69, ending the energy cap, and providing loan guarantees to Indigenous peoples.

Closing Message: Canada Can Rise Again

Poilievre concluded his speech by urging Canadians to choose change after a "lost Liberal decade," emphasizing that his plan is based on rebuilding Canada as a strong, self-sufficient nation that puts its citizens first and confronts challenges with confidence and sovereignty.