Poilievre Calls for Increased Security Measures Citing Rise In Violence, Terrorism Threat

Poilievre Calls for Increased Security Measures Citing Rise In Violence, Terrorism Threat
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a news conference in Vancouver on Nov. 13, 2023. The Canadian Press/Ethan Cairns
Matthew Horwood
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to implement a number of measures to “protect the freedom and security of Canadians” such as banning the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), establishing a foreign agent registry, and eliminating “red tape” on the country’s security infrastructure program.

Mr. Poilevre said cost-of-living woes, “divisive” federal policies, and “weak laws” have led to a rise in hate crimes, violence, and “desperation” in the country. He also called on the federal government for a review of Canada’s terrorist threat assessment, citing the U.K. government’s recent assessment that an attack in Canada was “very likely.”