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Learn English with former Prime Minister Pierre Poitier at the Conservative Party of Canada's national convention in Quebec City, Canada. In a speech at the convention, he speaks about the need for a new Prime Minister, and why he believes a Conservative government would be the best choice.

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00:18:00.000 So let's welcome back our emcees, Stephen Cousy and Pierre Paulus.
00:18:10.000 Welcome back.
00:18:15.000 He was co-founder of the modern day Conservative Party.
00:18:21.000 He served as the Foreign Affairs Minister.
00:18:25.000 He served as not only the Attorney General, but also the Justice Minister.
00:18:32.000 He was not just the Defense Minister, but also the longest serving Defense Minister during wartime, during the war in Afghanistan.
00:18:45.120 Merci, Stéphanie.
00:18:45.740 Thank you, Stephanie. So it's a real pleasure today to introduce to you a gentleman that I admire,
00:18:52.560 the co-founder of the Conservative Party of Canada, a former foreign affairs minister,
00:18:56.960 former justice minister and attorney general of Canada. And also he was national defence minister
00:19:03.940 for six years during the war in Afghanistan. So he's the longest running defence minister in a
00:19:11.320 time of war. So it's a real pleasure to introduce you, my friend, the Honourable Peter McKay.
00:19:41.320 Thank you, Pierre. Thank you, Stephanie. Good afternoon, everyone. It's a real pleasure
00:19:52.020 to be here in this wonderful historic city of Quebec. And it's a great pleasure to be
00:19:59.080 here with my conservative family.
00:20:02.420 at this great canadian common sense convention in quebec in fact we're glad to be anywhere
00:20:13.460 you know uh after pandemic a move across the country three kids it's great to be anywhere
00:20:19.380 it's 10 years since we were away from our our kids together we're thinking of them of course
00:20:25.300 and you know i would share with you that politics prepared me for parenting
00:20:29.700 think about it late night filibusters and arguments screaming and yelling and
00:20:37.520 accusations that have nothing to do with you and always cleaning up somebody
00:20:42.000 else's mess just like Ottawa you see I'm an older dad I ran into Stockwell day
00:20:55.740 yesterday he was telling me he was just at his granddaughter's wedding I have a
00:21:01.320 daughter in grade 3 so I got a long a long way to go I've been to a lot of
00:21:07.500 conservative conventions over my lifetime but I must say I have never been
00:21:12.360 at a gathering where there was so much optimism so much purpose and so much
00:21:17.040 confidence. And I look at what's happening in Ottawa. Yeah. There's no more powerful message
00:21:30.020 than the message of change. There's a message of change in the country. We look at what's
00:21:35.800 been happening in Ottawa. You know, it kind of reminds me of chat GBT, right? Because
00:21:41.420 You get the same robotic and inane answers no matter what you ask.
00:21:49.160 There's such great energy here in the hall today, and I know that there's a lot of important work to be done.
00:21:54.340 But, you know, we have over 30,000 people here.
00:21:57.900 I'm just kidding.
00:22:00.040 It's actually closer to 3,000, but that's liberal math for you, right?
00:22:07.840 It's just inflation.
00:22:09.640 Remember that?
00:22:10.400 Just inflation.
00:22:11.420 Just transition when will he just go away?
00:22:23.980 You know we've had some powerful and inspiring speakers already and that presentation in particular yesterday
00:22:30.820 from Michael Michelle and Barbara Muzunov I found
00:22:34.540 compelling an incredible speech uplifting on the money I saw them
00:22:40.540 yesterday in the hotel and what I told them was that they would both be great
00:22:45.040 candidates well now speaking of candidates I know there's been a lot
00:22:54.920 of speculation it's been a lot of talk about candidates across the country I've
00:22:59.260 I've run into people everywhere lately and since I've been here.
00:23:03.620 You know, I feel this incredible sense of pride and purpose
00:23:07.960 that I had when I was in politics some years ago.
00:23:11.660 And so I've been thinking a lot, thinking a lot about my future
00:23:14.640 and discussing this with my wife Nazine and family and friends back in Central Nova.
00:23:20.360 And so I figured there's no better place than here with all of you
00:23:23.220 to let you in on a little secret.
00:23:24.940 I believe Pierre Poitier will be the next Prime Minister of Canada.
00:23:47.440 Canada, it is time. It's time to turn the page. It's time to undo the damage that the current
00:23:54.520 Liberal government has afflicted on Canadians now for the past eight years. It's time for new
00:23:59.760 leadership and a new government that actually puts people first. It's time, Canada, for a
00:24:05.600 conservative government led by Prime Minister Pierre Polyeve.
00:24:18.280 It is time to say no to the liberal toxic interference and to say no to their authoritarian
00:24:26.260 and partisan methods. On the other hand, it's time to say yes to new ideas and to say yes
00:24:33.380 to choices that are going to respect your rights and your dignity.
00:24:38.320 It is time to have new leadership in our country,
00:24:42.200 and it's time to say yes to Pierre Paulyèvre as the Prime Minister of Canada.
00:24:54.000 No mistake, my friends. We have an enormous task before us.
00:24:57.980 The debt clock has never run so fast.
00:25:00.140 our military have never been so poorly equipped and unrespected,
00:25:04.740 our image around the world more tarnished and ridiculed,
00:25:08.460 with a prime minister known for his socks and selfies more than his seriousness.
00:25:13.220 And he's there again. I hope he's not dressing up.
00:25:17.300 You know, a home has never been more unaffordable.
00:25:21.440 People from all parts of Canada are seeing how the liberal ideology
00:25:25.460 has divided our citizens and our country.
00:25:28.380 All intended, of course, for the preservation and promotion of the Liberal Party of Canada.
00:25:36.380 We need to right the ship of state that is badly listening to the left.
00:25:41.720 We must correct courts to financial responsibility, fiscal accountability, honest government.
00:25:48.780 Canadians deserve and demand no less.
00:25:51.340 And Pierre Polievre is ready to deliver the change that Canadians seek.
00:25:56.440 With hard-working and dedicated members of his team, many whom are here, and with Conservatives
00:26:03.080 right across the country, I have every confidence that Pierre can do what Conservatives have
00:26:08.900 done for our country throughout our history.
00:26:11.940 And that's build a more prosperous Canada, a more secure Canada, and a more united Canada.
00:26:18.240 But in order to do that, and if you remember nothing else that I've said here today, in
00:26:24.380 In order to build a united Canada, we must remain united as a Conservative Party.
00:26:42.060 And you know, I honestly feel that Canadians are still getting to know Pierre.
00:26:45.900 They're getting to know him with each passing day.
00:26:48.440 And in opposition, they see him as a fierce critic.
00:26:51.800 We see him as somebody who offers common sense, of course, and somebody who has real solutions
00:26:56.620 in store for Canadians.
00:26:58.900 As a leader, they see a man filled with optimism and ideas, a leader who wants to make life
00:27:04.360 better and more affordable for Canadians.
00:27:07.460 And what makes me so optimistic standing here today, in spite of all of the challenges before
00:27:12.200 our country and our party?
00:27:14.680 As I think about the history of the Conservative Party and movement, even going back well before
00:27:19.400 my time in the Conservative Party. As we have seen, Conservatives can capture the imagination
00:27:26.120 and the interest of Canadians. But never, never have I seen in my lifetime our party
00:27:33.720 capturing the imagination and appealing to so many young Canadians in Canada.
00:27:38.760 And, of course, that means people of all ages, people who are getting up there, like myself.
00:27:53.240 But despite what the pundits and the press might say, Pierre is connecting with young Canadians.
00:27:59.000 I met Esther and her sister Catherine, who are here from West Nova and Chris D'Entremont's riding.
00:28:04.120 She's here for her first convention and spending her 19th birthday in Quebec.
00:28:08.760 Pierre is connecting with people because he's talking about their hopes and their dreams
00:28:16.480 for the future and their future in Canada, about owning a home, about a well-paying job,
00:28:23.420 not having to worry about buying groceries or heating a home or apartment or the cost
00:28:28.220 of education.
00:28:29.560 These are real-life concerns, and Pierre is talking to young people in a way that we have
00:28:34.160 not seen.
00:28:36.880 many here are attending their first convention just give me a show of hands
00:28:42.260 outstanding outstanding this is the audience participation part of my
00:28:48.340 remarks how many flew here you're paying carbon tax how many drove here also
00:28:58.360 paying carbon tax how many walked people this I know walked he marched in fact
00:29:04.200 if you bought a coffee on the way you're paying carbon tax we all know the answer to that riddle
00:29:11.000 and so did every other canadian when they on july 1st saw the carbon tax imposed for the first time
00:29:18.280 and there's more coming let's not forget this is hammering canadians where they work
00:29:24.680 where they live and where they raise their families and so there's no policy better that
00:29:31.720 shows how out of touch with Canadians this Liberal government really is than this hated
00:29:38.120 Trudeau carbon tax.
00:29:40.660 This tax is particularly punitive, as we know, in rural parts of the country.
00:29:46.180 In Atlantic Canada, where I'm from, people have no choice but to drive their vehicles
00:29:51.660 to work in factories, in fields, in places of work.
00:29:55.840 They have no choice.
00:29:56.980 They don't have public transit.
00:29:59.420 They don't have alternative energy sources in many cases,
00:30:02.400 in rural parts of the country.
00:30:03.880 So it is again a divisive and punishing policy
00:30:08.880 that has been imposed on the country.
00:30:11.640 The carbon tax increases the cost of everything.
00:30:14.860 Everything, particularly on the horizon
00:30:17.880 in a cold Canadian winter,
00:30:19.700 is the cost of home heating fuel, propane,
00:30:22.660 a natural gas.
00:30:24.280 Now I for one, coming from Atlantic Canada,
00:30:27.400 I sure wish we had an Energy East pipeline right now bringing good Canadian, safe, ethical
00:30:33.300 oil to Atlantic Canada to export to the world.
00:30:44.220 And you know the most ludicrous thing about this carbon tax is it doesn't lower emissions.
00:30:50.760 As Pierre has said many times, it's just a tax.
00:30:54.260 It's just another tax.
00:30:56.720 And to be clear, Pierre Polyev is not trying to impress pundits or Davos elites.
00:31:03.840 He thinks every day about what he can do to better the lives of Canadians in every corner
00:31:10.220 of Canada.
00:31:11.700 He and Anna understand the struggles of everyday Canadians.
00:31:17.580 Ordinary people, who he says correctly, are not ordinary in any way. 1.00
00:31:23.540 They're extraordinary.
00:31:25.420 speaking of extraordinary i have to give a shout out to our extraordinary first responders fire
00:31:34.140 police military paramedics pilots who have been fighting fires
00:31:39.340 and floods throughout our country those are real canadian heroes
00:31:42.940 and as the general said yesterday evening as they throw themselves in harm's way to protect
00:32:01.380 our citizens but coming back to what i believe pierre believes every day when he wakes up as
00:32:08.860 Prime Minister in the near future. He's thinking about how to get interest rates
00:32:13.660 down and wages up and how to make things more affordable generally. He won't be
00:32:20.320 fixated as the current Prime Minister is on making apologies on behalf of
00:32:25.260 Canadians, talking down our history, looking for a scapegoat to blame, deflect
00:32:30.640 and distract the incompetence of his own government and the problems that are
00:32:34.660 right in front of us.
00:32:36.500 Pierre is not a leader of symbolic gestures.
00:32:39.920 He knows that real results are what Canadians 1.00
00:32:42.360 are looking for most.
00:32:44.460 Pierre believes in equality of opportunity
00:32:46.480 and the rights and responsibilities of individuals.
00:32:49.540 Extensive, expensive, ineffective,
00:32:52.560 and wasteful government programs
00:32:54.580 are not the answer to every problem.
00:32:57.100 We all remember when that strike,
00:32:59.340 you remember the public service strike that happened
00:33:01.520 at the beginning of the summer?
00:33:03.080 And do you know what happened?
00:33:04.840 Nothing.
00:33:05.920 Nobody noticed.
00:33:06.920 It wasn't easier or harder to get a passport.
00:33:09.120 You couldn't get somebody on the line in a government office.
00:33:13.080 And so, there's something wrong, as Pierre says, there's something broken that needs
00:33:17.220 to be fixed.
00:33:19.080 And you know, government is not the answer for every problem.
00:33:24.840 I'm reminded of a quote by another great conservative leader, the Right Honorable Robert Stanfield.
00:33:36.960 Rob, you certainly remember this.
00:33:39.560 He said, there is only so much that good government can do for a country,
00:33:44.200 but there is no limit to how much harm bad government can do to a country.
00:33:54.840 Truer words have never been spoken.
00:33:57.680 Pierre knows and believes that imposing punitive taxes on citizens and small business
00:34:01.520 takes away the incentive to work or grow a business or employ more Canadians or expand.
00:34:08.260 The best social program, as another great conservative, my friend and yours,
00:34:13.500 Jim Flaherty used to say, there is no greater program than a job.
00:34:18.780 It brings dignity and income and purpose to people's lives.
00:34:24.840 Now, unlike those other guys in the alliance, the NDP, Liberal Alliance, Pierre believed
00:34:32.840 in the rule of law, in individual freedoms, in free speech, accountability and transparency.
00:34:39.080 He believes in protecting the right to freedom of worship and assembly, association, as well
00:34:45.000 as the right to peaceful protest.
00:34:47.280 Peaceful protest.
00:34:49.080 He will work, yes, and he will work with Canadians, not insult them.
00:34:59.420 He will show up and show compassion and listen to those who are struggling.
00:35:07.220 He will unite Canadians.
00:35:10.040 Quebecers are authentic people and they really like common sense.
00:35:16.760 No one will be surprised if I tell you that Justin Trudeau is completely out of touch
00:35:23.780 with Quebecers and Canadians.
00:35:32.200 And as we say so well in French, he has lost his bearings, literally in French, the compass
00:35:39.600 has lost its north, he's out to lunch.
00:35:44.600 Quebecers are going to discover about Pierre Poilievre is the fact that he's a leader that understands the middle class, a leader with whom they actually share the same values of authenticity, common sense.
00:35:56.320 And he's really connected with the reality of Quebecers and Canadians. That is why Pierre Poilievre must become the Prime Minister of Canada.
00:36:14.600 You know, the Canadian Forces, of course, hold a special place in my heart, as it does
00:36:20.700 for all Canadians, and Pierre believes very strongly in our national defense, and of course
00:36:25.660 making smart investments in equipment and in training, as we did when we were in government.
00:36:32.740 We invested in large procurement projects that impacted as well on the military, but
00:36:38.380 also on the communities where that equipment is produced.
00:36:41.980 There is no better example than here in Quebec, at the Lévy shipyard, where they produced
00:36:48.540 the CS Asterix, the Joint Support Ship for the Navy, and guess what?
00:36:56.460 In good conservative fashion, it was built on time, on budget, and it's supplying the
00:37:01.420 Canadian Navy right now.
00:37:10.100 Pierre of course also believes in honouring veterans who served and protected us.
00:37:14.540 He believes that our natural environment is a vital part of our heritage, which is a lifeline
00:37:19.960 to the economy, to health and well-being.
00:37:22.620 These are not just Pierre's values, but those that are shared by thousands, millions of
00:37:27.740 Canadians across the country and the thousands who are in this hall.
00:37:34.140 Like you, Canadians want and crave and can't wait for a change in government.
00:37:40.960 Like you, Pierre is fed up with the Liberals who have been spending recklessly, treating
00:37:45.900 the rule of law with contempt, taxing everything that moves, undercutting the provinces, weakening
00:37:51.460 our military, pitting Canadians against Canadians.
00:37:55.100 It is truly time for change in Canada.
00:38:06.940 Now I'm particularly filled with optimism today because under Pierre Poliev's leadership,
00:38:12.100 our party will have the unity, as I mentioned, that's necessary to gain the confidence of
00:38:16.920 Canadians in every region of the country.
00:38:19.480 And I promise you this, to my friends ici au Québec.
00:38:23.440 friends here in quebec and in the west and ontario you are going to see a lot of blue seats coming
00:38:30.880 out of atlantic canada the blue wave starts there
00:38:39.360 victory is at our doors within reach but we have to work even harder we have to be united behind
00:38:55.600 our leader we have to deploy the same effort and the same passion in all corner of the country in
00:39:05.120 each city and village and in the regional regions throughout the country here in quebec city and we
00:39:13.680 also have to convince people from toi rivier lac saint jean chicotimi gasp shellbrook and yes in
00:39:20.960 montreal as well and all the different corners of quebec
00:39:24.720 it's necessary for everyone to rally behind pierre polyevre and give back to canada its pride its
00:39:38.480 hope and the leadership that it's lost since the election of justin trudeau 39 years ago
00:39:47.040 On the 4th of September 1984, under the leadership of Brian Mulroney, the Conservatives obtained a historic majority with a delegation of not less than 58 MPs from Quebec.
00:40:06.180 Together, united, we can do that again.
00:40:09.700 as my time comes to a close our winning formula is right in front of us and that's rallying behind
00:40:24.180 pierre building the strong team building on the strong team that we have today and in parliament
00:40:30.740 and recruiting exceptional candidates in every riding many who are in this hall it's hard work
00:40:37.200 but putting forth compelling ideas that connect not just with the elites or
00:40:42.600 special interests narrow ideology but compete with everyday hard-working
00:40:48.020 Canadians who are looking for a better life for themselves and for their
00:40:52.500 children we've cleaned up liberal messes before and we'll do it again but more
00:40:59.240 than that let's never forget let's never forget as a party as a movement who
00:41:04.820 brought this country together? McDonnell and Cartier. Who forged this nation through war?
00:41:12.320 Robert Borden. Who spoke of One Canada and had a vision for the North? John Diefenbaker.
00:41:18.280 Who is Canada's greenest Prime Minister and stood against apartheid in South Africa? The
00:41:23.500 Right Honourable Brian Mulrooney. And who, most recently, led the world in recovery from
00:41:32.360 2008 in a global economic recession, the worst since the Great Depression, and got our books
00:41:40.040 back to balance, and stared down Vladimir Putin for his illegal invasion of Crimea in
00:41:46.600 2014, and led the world to kick Russia out of the G8, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper.
00:41:53.980 all strong canadian conservative prime ministers and you know over successive conservative
00:42:08.140 governments with open markets canadian goods and services around the world especially for
00:42:13.900 our natural resources we are the party that built infrastructure to deliver these natural resources
00:42:19.260 like energy minerals and food safely and efficiently to global markets we are the party
00:42:25.580 of small business of families of public safety of immigrants seeking new opportunities on our
00:42:32.140 shores of visionary policies like free trade and a robust system of justice it was a conservative
00:42:39.580 government that tabled the first bill of rights it was a conservative government i'm reminded
00:42:45.580 It tabled the Victims' Bill of Rights, a long-overdue reform that protects the innocent, not the criminal.
00:42:54.320 Say, sure.
00:43:01.780 N'oubliez pas.
00:43:03.140 And don't forget, it's also our party, when we form government, that recognise that Quebecers are a nation within Canada, a distinct nation within Canada.
00:43:19.300 and it's also important to underline that it's our party that recognized and gave the right to
00:43:28.180 vote to women and indigenous peoples the conservative party has always been an agent 0.99
00:43:33.140 for positive change within canada more than ever canada really needs a conservative government
00:43:40.180 and a prime minister such as pierre polyèvre
00:43:44.260 now these are not projects or policies unto themselves but they uphold the values and the
00:43:56.000 principles that conservatives have carried with us throughout our history like polyev i am a proud
00:44:02.780 canadian conservative a pragmatic conservative and a compassionate conservative pierre knows the
00:44:09.220 value of hard work, being careful with a dollar, standing up for what is just and
00:44:14.860 people in need, honoring those who keep our country free, showing respect for
00:44:21.340 others and helping the most vulnerable. With Anna by his side and his two
00:44:27.380 children, Cruz and Valentina as his inspiration, Pierre Poliev is grounded by
00:44:33.620 a mission to make life better for Canadians where homes are affordable jobs are plentiful
00:44:40.820 and the country is united and secure we need to get behind his ideas demonstrate the same love of
00:44:47.460 country and core values that will meet this moment and ensure the Canadians best days are truly yet
00:44:54.980 to come we are going to work together hand in hand so that you are heard and that we listen to you
00:45:08.660 in the light of all of these challenges waiting for a leader we will continue to come together
00:45:14.260 as a party like never before certain of who we are certain of what we want to accomplish together
00:45:20.660 and certain of who we serve let's all work together to secure a safer brighter future
00:45:27.700 for all canadians and finally fulfill what we know is canada's destiny and potential
00:45:37.140 thank you everyone thank you quebec have a wonderful convention and safe home
00:45:50.660 Thank you Peter.
00:46:11.700 Your words are inspiring as is your commitment to bringing it home for Canadians.
00:46:17.640 I couldn't agree more that I can't remember a convention
00:46:21.180 where there has been a gathering with such optimism,
00:46:24.580 purpose and confidence.
00:46:27.460 Peter, I thank the Conservatives.
00:46:29.160 Peter, as Conservatives, we are honored
00:46:31.900 to see what you've done for our party,
00:46:33.320 and even more honored that you agreed to come here
00:46:35.960 to the Common Sense Convention.
00:46:39.260 Now it's time to go for a bite, a few instructions.
00:46:43.240 Thank you for moving.
00:46:47.640 Thank you.
00:47:17.640 Thank you.
00:47:47.640 Thank you.
00:48:17.640 Thank you.
00:48:47.640 Thank you.
00:49:17.640 You