Mark Slapinski

00:00:00.000 Pierre Polyev, the leader of the opposition, has been giving off some prime ministerial vibes as

00:00:04.740 of late. The media, they love to frame Polyev as this person that fights for the sake of fighting.

00:00:10.280 However, when tragedy struck a small town in British Columbia, Polyev put partisanship aside

00:00:15.660 and showed up to give his condolences. Now, if there was any doubt in your mind that Polyev

00:00:20.960 would be the next prime minister of Canada, listen to this speech.

00:00:23.820 We are a nation with a broken heart, but we are also a nation with open arms. And those

00:00:34.700 arms wrap all of the people of Tumblr Ridge in love. We are all today Tumblr Ridge strong.

00:00:47.340 The prime minister spoke of grace. And indeed, prime minister, you have shown tremendous

00:00:53.680 grace in bringing together the leaders of all political parties and flying us here together

00:01:01.940 as one. We all lead political parties. But today, there are no conservatives. There are no liberals,

00:01:11.360 new Democrats, Greens, or Bloc Québécois. We are all, as we were in that plane together,

00:01:17.980 mothers, mothers, and fathers. We all watched our kids go to school, expecting them to come back

00:01:27.400 safely. We've all had that experience when the child leaves your sight for even an instant, that terror

00:01:33.780 that gives us a tiny, minuscule glimpse at the absolute heartache that the parents who have lost so

00:01:43.040 much are suffering today. There are, as the prime minister said, no words that will ever fill the

00:01:49.900 infinite gap that is now in your life. Some of you have told me that even this morning, you keep

00:01:58.480 waiting for your little one to come running into your bedroom. But all there is is silence.

00:02:03.960 To the students at school, the teachers and administrators, you have witnessed an incredible

00:02:14.740 horror that will be indelibly marked on your memories. Out of that, you have shown incredible,

00:02:24.900 relentless courage. Teachers who barricaded kids and protected them from the shooter. Students who

00:02:32.800 protected each other and showed incredible bravery. To the first responders, the police, paramedics,

00:02:42.980 firefighters, and others who came to the rescue, we thank you and we will forever be grateful.

00:02:48.900 To the people of this incredible town, you are the backbone of our nation. As the prime minister said,

00:02:56.980 you've survived great hardship, wildfires, closing and reopening of coal mines. People here are known for

00:03:05.880 the relentless hard work, their hardy nature. You fight your own battles, but you're never, never far away from

00:03:12.600 helping a neighbor in need. Some might call these ordinary people, but there is nothing ordinary about the

00:03:20.040 people in this town. You are extraordinary. And to all those who have lost, we remember your loved ones. I met with the

00:03:32.060 parents of Abel Wanzah, a popular, charming young man who was loved in school and loved to be there. Kylie Smith's family

00:03:42.900 told me, told me of her dreams of being an artist. Zoe, described by her family in one word,

00:03:48.940 strong. Izaquiel, loved by classmates and by friends. Hikari Alambert, a light in this community.

00:04:00.180 And Shanda, Avyogana Durand. Her husband told me he loved nothing more, she loved nothing more than her

00:04:08.120 students. Even said that even though gum and candy were against the rules, she would sneak them in past 0.89

00:04:14.860 the administrators. And every child was made to feel special on their birthday. Jennifer and Emmett,

00:04:25.640 and those who are surviving and fighting for their lives in hospitals today. These are not just names.

00:04:32.280 Each one of them had a story. Each one of them was special. Each one of them had dreams.

00:04:41.560 So what do we do at their loss? How can we assure that they live on in this world even after they've

00:04:48.080 passed into the next through our memories of their incredible lives? And by holding our own children

00:04:55.800 a little extra tight, remembering that we have nothing but the present. And so I conclude with a short

00:05:04.240 poem. When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not here to see. If the sun should rise and find your

00:05:12.760 eyes are all filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,

00:05:20.260 while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you loved me as much as I

00:05:27.680 loved you. And each time you think of me, I know you'll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without

00:05:34.060 me, please try to understand that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand and said my

00:05:44.220 place was ready. And heaven far above. And then I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly loved. But when I

00:05:53.040 walked through heaven's gate, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me from his great

00:05:59.780 golden throne. He said, this is eternity. And all I promised you. Today, your life on earth is past. But here, it

00:06:11.960 starts anew. I promise no tomorrow or today will always last. And since each day is the same way,

00:06:20.700 there's no longing for the past. So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart.

00:06:28.300 For every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart. That was fantastic. And personally,

00:06:35.400 I can't wait to see Paulyev crush it during the next federal election. But what do you think?

00:06:40.280 Was that a great speech? Or was it not? Let me know in the comment section.

00:06:44.420 Until next time, talk to you soon, Patriots.

Poilievre CRUSHES Left-wing Narrative With Speech

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