The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Pierre Poilievre -- The Interview
Mar 2, 2026
Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Official Opposition and Conservative politician, known for pushing economic and energy development. He discusses using Canada’s minerals, energy and defence purchases as leverage with the U.S. He talks about repealing anti‑development laws, aiming for tariff‑free access, disagreements over China policy, and strategies to strengthen Canada’s negotiating position.
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Bike Path Near-Miss Illustrates Cross-Party Respect
- Poilievre recounts a casual neighbourhood near-miss involving Mark Carney's daughter to illustrate personal respect.
- He used the incident to show cross-party mutual respect despite political disagreements.
Respect The Rule Of One Prime Minister In Foreign Talks
- Poilievre avoids undercutting the sitting prime minister by acting as the sole Canadian interlocutor in Washington.
- He says one prime minister at a time preserves unified national representation and prevents foreign actors from playing sides.
Strengthen Home Forces Instead Of Chasing US Behavior
- Focus on controllable domestic measures instead of obsessing over unpredictable US presidential actions.
- Poilievre recommends strengthening Canada at home to create leverage for negotiations with Trump or successors.