Trudeau on the Attack After Poilievre’s Win, Defends Liberals’ Policies

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walks back to the meeting room after a break during the second day of a Liberal cabinet retreat in Vancouver on Sept. 7, 2022. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reacted to Pierre Poilievre’s win as the new Conservative Party leader on Sept. 12 by defending his own record and attacking the new Tory leader and his policies.

“Now is not the time for politicians to exploit fears and to pit people one against the other,” Trudeau said before congratulating Poilievre for his win.