Analysis: Potential Changes Under a Poilievre Prime Ministership and Their Timeline
With Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives far ahead in the polls, the upcoming federal election could result in a change in leadership and significant policy changes. However, implementing substantial changes requires a significant amount of political capital, and some deeply ingrained policies may prove challenging to reverse.
How might a Poilievre government tackle existing Liberal programs like national child care, pharmacare, dental care, and energy policy? What approach would they take towards Canada’s oil and gas industry and green energy subsidies?
In terms of drugs and crime, Pierre Poilievre has expressed intentions to stop government funding for “safer supply” opioids, increase penalties for certain crimes, slash funding for the CBC, undo criticized Liberal policies, and aim for budget balance.
Aaron Wudrick, director of the domestic policy program at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, emphasizes the importance of leveraging political capital right after an election victory. He suggests that Poilievre may need to make significant decisions early on.
Recent instances of world leaders making substantial policy changes shortly after taking office are cited, highlighting the need for decisive action by Poilievre.
