Press Release – Hon. Pierre Poilievre, P.C., M.P. (Battle River—Crowfoot)
Calgary, AB – Pierre Poilievre, Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and the Conservative Party of Canada delivered a major national unity speech calling for a stronger Alberta within a united Canada.
Speaking from Calgary’s historic Kensington Legion, Poilievre paid tribute to the generations of veterans, farmers, ranchers, roughnecks and workers from communities across the province, including Battle River—Crowfoot, who through sacrifice, perseverance, and hard work built strong Alberta communities that continue to feed, fuel, and power Canada today.
“Those farms and this country are here today because, no matter the hardship, they never gave up on Canada and neither should we,” said Poilievre.
Drawing on conversations with farmers, energy workers, small business owners and families across east-central Alberta, and all of Alberta, Poilievre spoke about growing frustration after years of federal policies that have made life unaffordable, targeted Alberta’s energy industry and undermined Canadian traditions and national pride.
“We will bind this country together with the love of our common history, our common achievements, our common heroes and our common belief that this is the best country anywhere on earth,” said Poilievre.
“We must be a country that sings its songs, tells its stories and waves its flag. Alberta is at the heart of those stories, those songs and that flag.”
Poilievre argued that Albertans are not asking for special treatment from Ottawa, but for fairness, respect and freedom to build their own futures in Canada.
“We do not need a different country in Alberta,” said Poilievre. “We need different government policies in Ottawa.”
He pledged to repeal anti-energy laws, accelerate pipelines and resource projects, eliminate the industrial carbon tax, protect lawful firearm owners, lower taxes, restore affordability and respect provincial autonomy.
Poilievre also urged Albertans to “lock arms” with Canadians to restore opportunity, affordability and national unity.
“Canada is more than a government,” he said. “It is a land. A flag. A common defence. Folklore. Stories of heroes and hardship and a promise passed down from those who came before, upheld by those here now and handed to those who come next. A promise is what this country offers all of us.”
Concluding his remarks, Poilievre honoured the sacrifices of veterans, pioneers, farmers, and workers throughout Alberta who never gave up on Canada.
“They never gave up, and neither should we,” said Poilievre. “The Canada for which they died is the Canada for which we must live.”
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this column, or if you require assistance regarding a Federal Government program, you are encouraged to send an email to pierre.poilievre@parl.gc.ca or call 1-800-665-4358.
