PM Justin Trudeau slams Pierre Poilievre's 'irresponsible' politics in N.B. speech

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized new Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at the Liberal caucus retreat on Monday, saying that 'telling people they can opt out of inflation by investing their savings in volatile cryptocurrencies is not responsible leadership.’

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[haroldb]

Justin seems to think that Pierre Poilievre, like anyone who disagrees with him, has unacceptable views.

[kathy]

I can’t believe he has the guts to talk like that. This country is sinking and he doesn’t care

[ItsKyleMang]

This is what a pompous, privileged drath-rattle sounds like.

[claucris]

The budget will balance itself...very responsible...we are living it now...

[pringlw]

I’m much more concerned about this governments attacks on the Charter of Rights.

[kcmac]

I feel like commenting on someone's irresponsible politics should come from someone who actually practices RESPONSIBLE politics. This guy wouldn't know responsible if it slapped him in the face.

[bowbender]

The guy that said "the budget will balance itself" is giving financial advice 🤔

[tv-cxgv]

Canadian's have spoken, Trudeau is not the way forward..

[Mrjb]

Pierre will at least be a real Prime Minister and make Canada great and free again.

[jfdd]

When Justin Trudeau says something is irresponsible leadership, I believe him. After all Justin Trudeau is the expert on the matter

[sirsquirrel]

Can’t wait for this clown to be removed

[colinmaceachern]

There's such a massive difference in watching Poilievre speak and watching Trudeau speak. Poilievre is so genuine and natural. Trudeau is so scripted and clearly acting. If you were in a conversation with anyone who spoke in the tone and manner that Trudeau does, you'd immediately be uncomfortable and feel unsafe

[Andy-clvv]

The smartest thing to do is not take financial advice from a drama teacher...

[surefirerom]

Whatever you say are no longer effective, Canadians now know there is no hope in your leadership and only creates more hate and division.

[MrQuincy]

I voted for Trudeau in 2015 but this time I will be supporting Pierre, JT has to go!!

[Beezy]

Today's buzzword, "responsible leadership", like "being clear" and "having the backs of Canadians"

[kevintheschnoodle]

Yeah buddy, your plans are working out really well. My mortgage just went up $400 a month. Thanks to you and your spend happy Liberal friends.

[robertwilliamson]

If Pierre Poilievré’s politics is “…irresponsible..”….then Justin Trudeau’s politics is totally obscene and disastrous.
I bought a Conservative Party membership and voted for Pierre Poilievré for Conservative Party Leader. And I’ll vote Conservative in the Federal Election.
I’ll never vote Liberal/NDP again. I’m finished with them.

[MarcaroniCheeze]

The WE Charity scandal is probably his greatest example of "responsible government".

[CatharticCreation]

Lol, he’s shaking, seething, and throwing up over Pierre being his opposition.