Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre highlights socio-economic concerns, Sikh values at Khalsa Day celebration
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made a notable appearance at the Khalsa Day Celebration in Nathan Philips Square, Downtown Toronto. Addressing a crowd gathered for the occasion, Poilievre seized the platform to shed light on pressing socio-economic challenges facing Canadians
PTC Web Desk: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made a notable appearance at the Khalsa Day Celebration held in Nathan Philips Square, Downtown Toronto, where he addressed a crowd gathered for the occasion. Pierre Poilievre used the platform to highlight pressing socio-economic challenges facing Canadians, painting a grim picture of a nation grappling with various crises.
During his speech, Poilievre lamented the state of affairs, pointing out alarming statistics such as two million people reliant on food banks and half of Canadians risking their health by consuming expired or spoiled food. He also underscored the staggering increase in housing costs, which have doubled over the past nine years, exacerbating the issue of affordability for many Canadians.
Poilievre also drew attention to the escalating crime rates, citing instances of chaos, drug-related issues, extortions, and even assassinations occurring without proper legal recourse. He highlighted the growing sense of insecurity among the populace, painting a picture of a nation in distress after nearly a decade of turmoil.
However, amidst these challenges, Poilievre offered a glimmer of hope, invoking the timeless Sikh values championed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He spoke about the principles of equality and social justice embedded within Sikh teachings, advocating for a society where no caste system prevails, and power is not concentrated in the hands of a few.
Poilievre galvanised support by acknowledging the current hardships faced by Canadians while offering a vision of a brighter future rooted in the timeless values of equality and fairness.