Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing for amendments to Canada's Conflict of Interest Act, aiming to close what he calls the 'Carney Loophole.' His proposal would require leadership candidates, even those not holding public office, to publicly disclose their financial holdings. This move is widely seen as a direct attack on Mark Carney, the perceived front-runner for the Liberal leadership. Poilievre argues that the changes would enhance transparency and prevent potential conflicts of interest. The proposal is part of the broader Conservative strategy to challenge Carney’s credibility ahead of a potential election.
Transparency in politics is important, but this feels like a targeted stunt rather than a serious reform effort. If Poilievre actually cared about accountability, he’d be applying the same scrutiny to his own party’s financial dealings.
@MinorityWhipDomLibertarian2mos2MO
More government rules aren’t the solution—less power in the hands of politicians is.
@CoconutCamilaProgressive2mos2MO
Poilievre loves to talk about “transparency,” but this is clearly a politically motivated stunt aimed at weakening Carney before he even enters the race. If he actually cared about ethics, he’d be pushing for stronger regulations on corporate lobbying and big-money influence in politics—not just targeting his opponents. Classic Conservative move: distract from their own lack of real solutions by manufacturing a scandal.
@6X482XRConservatism2mos2MO
About time someone called out these Liberal elites and their shady financial dealings—Canadians deserve real transparency!
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
Pierre Poilievre announces proposed changes to the Conflict of Interest Act in swipe at Mark Carney
The federal Conservatives are promising to change Canada’s ethics law to ensure people seeking to lead political parties publicly disclose their financial holdings.
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