Poilievre Hails Carney's Davos Speech, Urges Real Action

On January 22, 2026, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre released a six‑page statement reacting to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s World Economic Forum speech in Davos, Switzerland. Poilievre called Carney’s address "well‑crafted and eloquently delivered" yet demanded that Canada turn words into deeds. He criticized Carney’s record on reducing dependence on the United States, noting that one in ten Canadian jobs indirectly relies on U.S. trade. Poilievre also highlighted Carney’s recent China trade deal, which would allow 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles into Canada at a 6.1% tariff to coincide with tariffs on Canadian canola. In the statement, Poilievre outlined a Sovereignty Act that would repeal anti‑pipeline laws, end capital‑gain tax on reinvestment, and accelerate infrastructure approvals.