‘We nearly missed forming govt...': Poilievre promises united Canada in Conservative caucus address
Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Pierre Poilievre addressed party member caucus, saying they missed forming government by a narrow margin. Prime Minister Mark Carney led Liberals to a fourth term in power after former PM Justin Trudeau stepped down in January this year.Poilievre is demanding the Liberals present a spring budget, which Carney has refused owing to tariff pressures and trade uncertainty triggered by US President Donald Trump. He promised a united front in the face of Trump's trade war on Canada over fentanyl and border issues, but has after the election loss targeted Carney for 'stealing' his ideas.
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