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Poilievre Backs Carney, Advocates Sovereignty Act for Canada

1/23/2026

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Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, praised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech and criticized his record on reducing Canada’s reliance on the United States.
He said one in ten Canadian jobs depend on U.S. trade.
Poilievre offered Conservative support to counter U.S. tariffs while warning against closer ties with China.
He plans to introduce the Sovereignty Act to boost self-reliance, speed infrastructure, and address regulations hindering development.

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Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, praised Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech and criticized his record on reducing Canada’s reliance on the United States.
He said one in ten Canadian jobs depend on U.S. trade.
Poilievre offered Conservative support to counter U.S. tariffs while warning against closer ties with China.
He plans to introduce the Sovereignty Act to boost self-reliance, speed infrastructure, and address regulations hindering development.