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Poilievre's 'Despicable' RCMP Claims Ignite Conservative Dissent

10/24/2025

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Poilievre Accuses RCMP

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre labeled the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) leadership as "despicable" and accused them of covering up the former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's alleged crimes.
The accusations reference the SNC-Lavalin affair and an Aga Khan vacation.
The remarks have sparked internal Conservative dissent, with MPs questioning Poilievre's leadership ahead of a January review.
Poilievre later clarified that he did not directly call for Trudeau's imprisonment.

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Lam Proposes Deportations

Conservative MP Katie Lam suggested deporting many legally settled individuals in the UK to achieve "cultural coherence."
Her comments align with party policy, according to Kemi Badenoch's spokesperson.
Critics within the Conservative Party and opposition leaders criticize the proposal and warn it could strip indefinite leave to remain (ILR) from people who claim benefits or earn below a threshold.
Ambiguity remains about policy specifics, including its potential impact on families.

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Poilievre Accuses RCMP

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre labeled the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) leadership as "despicable" and accused them of covering up the former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's alleged crimes.
The accusations reference the SNC-Lavalin affair and an Aga Khan vacation.
The remarks have sparked internal Conservative dissent, with MPs questioning Poilievre's leadership ahead of a January review.
Poilievre later clarified that he did not directly call for Trudeau's imprisonment.

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