Poilievre’s communication record shows corporate lobbyists shouldn’t panic, say lobbyists

Pierre Poilievre took aim at 'utterly useless' corporate lobbyists in a speech in March, but some lobbyists argue this is 'political theatre.'

Speaking to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on March 8, 2024, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized corporate lobbyists in Ottawa as 'utterly useless in advancing any common sense interests for the people on the ground.'The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

April 15, 2024

The lobbying record of Pierre Poilievre shows a willingness to communicate with stakeholders, despite recent comments where the Conservative leader slammed corporate lobbyists in Ottawa as “useless,” say government relations consultants.

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