John Robson: Poilievre Should Call for Provinces to Be Allowed More Leeway on Private Health Care

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at a press conference at the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre wing of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa on March 19, 2023. Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press

Commentary

To kick off the silly season, which in Canadian politics now seems to run year-round, Pierre Poilievre wants to make it easier for doctors and nurses to get their training recognized across the country. Which is sensible. But also deeply foolish.