In 2019, Canadian politicians shared influential works, and Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre highlighted Milton Friedman’s 'Capitalism and Freedom' as his defining text. Discovering it at 14, after initially engaging with leftist literature, it deeply impacted his lifelong political philosophy. Poilievre sees the book as a blueprint for free market advocacy, informing his positions against taxes, social programs, and labor unions. His understanding of these principles continues to drive his political aspirations and reshape Canada's future, reflecting Friedman’s ideas on economic structure and governance.
Poilievre describes Friedman’s work as a transformative resource on the free market, profoundly shaping his political views and guiding his future ambitions.
He first encountered Capitalism and Freedom during his teenage years, where it immediately resonated with him as a pivotal influence on his political philosophy.
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