By Rebel News | Created at 2025-03-31 22:37:59 | Updated at 2025-04-04 22:52:32
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Last Wednesday, Pierre Poilievre held a rally at the Travelodge hotel in Quebec City, attracting many supporters. Several Quebec Conservative MPs, including Gérard Deltell, Jacques Gourde, and Pierre Paul-Hus, were present at the rally. However, the event was delayed due to Donald Trump's announcement regarding a 25% tariff on the automotive sector, to which Poilievre immediately responded.
Picture from yesterday’s Pierre Poilievre rally in Quebec City! pic.twitter.com/64HNqjeljb
— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) March 27, 2025This rally was also an opportunity for me to gather the opinions of Quebecers on Mark Carney, who was recently appointed leader of the Liberal Party and designated Prime Minister. According to the latest election projections, this shift could allow the Liberals to take the lead with 41% of the vote intentions, compared to 37% for the Conservatives. I also collected reactions regarding Carney's refusal to participate in the Face-à-Face debate in French on TVA.
What a clown. Carney agrees to the TVA debate with Poilievre, even mocking the suggestion that he wouldn't.
And then immediately backs out of the debate after the cameras stop rolling pic.twitter.com/9haFOXNhoo
The opinions gathered on-site were mixed, but many participants expressed their support for Poilievre and their dissatisfaction with Carney and the Liberals: "I’m here to show my support, to improve the conditions we have in Canada, which have deteriorated over the last few years. Especially for my grandchildren," said one supporter. "I want the Liberals to get out," said a woman.
“The rest of Canada has to learn from Quebec’s determination and its courage to protect its way of life, culture, and identity. Quebecers do not tear down their statues, pull down their flags, or hide who they are. They sing their songs, tell their stories, and wave their flag.”… pic.twitter.com/L8yHrkihQZ
— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) March 26, 2025Another person commented on the Liberals' record over the past ten years, saying the Conservatives are now needed: "It’s the only party offering solutions for the problems caused by the Liberals over the past decade."
"We need to encourage the only candidate who supports families and wants to cut taxes. We’ve had enough of paying too many taxes," said another Conservative supporter.
Regarding Carney's refusal to participate in a French-language debate, several participants expressed their disappointment and dissatisfaction: "It’s a lack of respect for Quebecers. He doesn’t want to face the French-speaking public; it shows a lack of confidence," said one Quebecer.
Another person present at the event explained that Carney’s refusal to participate in the debate "is not just a matter of language," but "it’s a matter of political strategy. He’s trying to control the image people have of him."
Alexandra Lavoie
Quebec based Journalist
Alexa graduated with a degree in biology from Laval University. Throughout her many travels, she has seen political instability as well as corruption. While she witnessed social disorder on a daily basis, she has always been a defender of society’s most vulnerable. She’s been around the world several times, and now joins Rebel News to shed light on today’s biggest stories.
