In exclusive interview, Conservative leader talks about environmental policy, opposition to drug consumption sites, plans to get tough on crime and protect hunters’ rights
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh are currently making campaign-style visits to northern Ontario communities.
Poilievre’s support has increased with many voters in recent months due in part to his opposition to the federal government’s carbon tax and his pledge to "axe the tax." Poilievre sees reforestation as a natural way to cut carbon emissions through oxygen-producing trees. “They don’t work. They’re not safe. What they do is create drug dens next to children’s schools and other places that they don’t belong,” Poilievre said.“We need treatment centres where we detox, counsel, provide group therapy, sweat lodges for First Nations, and physical exercises to bring our loved ones home drug free.”
“I disagree with that. I will ban the drugs, defund the narcotics, treat addiction and bring our loved ones home drug free,” Poilievre said. The Conservatives have criticized the Trudeau government’s gun laws that includes a ban on assault-style firearms and restrictions on handguns.
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