Pierre Poilievre, the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, was ejected from question period in the House of Commons after criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and refusing to retract his statement. The heated exchange occurred during a debate about the decriminalization of hard drugs in British Columbia. Trudeau responded by calling Poilievre “spineless” and accused him of associating with “white nationalist” groups. The policy to decriminalize hard drugs in public places sparked outrage and was later partially withdrawn by British Columbia Premier David Eby.
Despite the backlash, Trudeau has been hesitant to recriminalize hard drugs, prompting criticism from Poilievre and other Conservatives. Poilievre’s insistence on describing Trudeau’s policy as “wacko” led to his removal from question period. Trudeau retaliated by accusing Poilievre of courting support from white nationalist groups.
The debate on drug policies continues, with Poilievre maintaining his stance on social media and criticizing Trudeau’s refusal to ban public use of hard drugs. Eby emphasized the need to learn from past mistakes and address public concerns about drug use. The controversy surrounding drug policies underscores the deep divide between the Conservative and Liberal parties in Canada.
