Justin Trudeau criticized politicians using “buzzwords, dogwhistles and careless attacks” on Monday, just days after Pierre Poilievre was named the new leader of the Conservative Party.Speaking from the Liberal caucus retreat, Trudeau congratulated Poilievre on his leadership victory — but couched his well-wishes in warnings about the kind of leadership he said Canada needs.“We all need to work together.
Now is not the time for politicians to exploit fears and to pit people one against the other. As you all know, the Conservative Party picked a new leader over the weekend,” Trudeau said.“I want to congratulate Mr.
Poilievre on becoming the leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition.” This is Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative party. What will he do with it?
Trudeau added that the government has been making “every effort” to work with all politicians and will “continue to do so.”“But this doesn’t mean that we’re not going to be calling out highly questionable, reckless economic ideas.