Poilievre's Leadership Review Nears
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's comments on the RCMP leadership have sparked controversy, with some comparing his style to that of Donald Trump.
Poilievre called the RCMP's leadership "despicable" for what he claimed was a cover-up of Liberal misadventures.
He specifically mentioned the former prime minister's vacation on the Aga Khan's island in 2016 and the SNC Lavalin affair in 2018, stating that "many of the scandals of the Trudeau era should have involved jail time."
- Poilievre's comments have been criticized for echoing Trump-style grievance politics.
- His remarks risk backfiring nationally.
Author's summary: Poilievre faces leadership review amid controversy.