CanadaPierre Poilievre Promises New Law Against Government JargonSavePrintPierre Poilievre, contender for the leadership of the federal Conservative party, speaks at a rally, in Charlottetown P.E.I., on Aug. 20, 2022. The Canadian Press/Jacques BoissinotThe Canadian Press9/1/2022|Updated: 9/1/20220:00X 1Pierre Poilievre is waging one of his final battles in the Conservative leadership race.The self-styled free speech defender’s latest target: the jargon used by the federal bureaucracy.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesMontreal Launches Blitz to Repair ‘Catastrophic’ Number of Potholes Plaguing RoadwaysFeb 05, 2026British Man Who Lived in Vancouver Convicted in Overdose Deaths of US ServicemenFeb 05, 2026Three Nova Scotia Youths on Hockey Team Face Sexual Assault Charges After HazingFeb 05, 2026Auto Repair Shops Face Big Hurdles as Cars Get More Technologically Advanced: ReportFeb 05, 2026Related TopicsConservativefree speechlanguage law