Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has voiced concerns for his family's safety as fears of political violence rise in Canada and the United States. His worries follow the recent fatal shooting of American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. In an interview with CBC's The House, Poilievre stated, "We have had very serious threats to the point where the RCMP decided that it merited protection for my family and I for a prolonged period of time." He believes that all top politicians in Canada facing real threats should receive similar protection to prevent incidents like Kirk's shooting from occurring in Canada.

Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on Friday in connection with Kirk's death, which took place at a university in Orem, Utah, on September 10. Utah Governor Spencer Cox revealed that Robinson had recently become more politically active and opposed Kirk's views. While the motive for the shooting remains unclear, it has sparked widespread condemnation of political violence from leaders in both the U.S. and Canada, including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Poilievre.

Poilievre emphasized the importance of open debate in a democracy, stating, "Disagreement and debate is necessary in a free and open democracy. We can't let the terrorist who carried out this assassination change that." He expressed that all political leaders likely share his concerns about the risks posed by political violence and the need for protective measures.

In addition to discussing his family's safety, Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Carney's recent announcement of infrastructure projects, claiming that Carney has not delivered any significant permits during his six months in office. He described the situation as disappointing, stating, "So far he's succeeded at setting up an office with one employee, and he sent a list of five projects that were already approved or almost approved before he got there."

Poilievre also addressed the issue of climate change and energy production, advocating for the development of more liquefaction plants to process Canadian natural gas for international markets. He expressed disappointment with the Liberal government's approach to energy costs and project approvals, asserting that it has hindered environmental progress.

Furthermore, Poilievre has called for the abolition of the temporary foreign worker program, arguing that it has flooded the job market with cheap labor, making it difficult for young Canadians to find employment. He noted that Canada has lost tens of thousands of jobs since Carney took office, with the unemployment rate nearing its highest point since 2016.

In response to questions about the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Poilievre criticized Carney for failing to secure a trade deal with the U.S., stating, "He promised to have a deal by July 21. Those are broken promises." He emphasized that his priority is to ensure that available jobs go to Canadians first.