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 ArticlesUS Investigations Into Canadian Mushroom Imports to Move AheadJan 16, 2026Health Minister Announces Funding Extension for National Suicide Crisis HelplineJan 16, 2026Quebec Economy Minister Considering Bid to Replace Departing François LegaultJan 15, 2026CRTC Launches Study to Help Canadians Find Information About Cellphone Coverage GapsJan 15, 2026Related TopicsConservativefree speechlanguage law