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2 months agoLetters to the Editor: January/February 2025 | The Walrus
Concerns about Pierre Poilievre's leadership focus on his divisive character and impact on marginalized groups.
One would expect that the introduction of a $10 billion tax increase over a month ago would cause a storm of opposition. However, when Paul Martin mentioned that contributions to the Canada Pension Plan would leap from 5.85 per cent to 9.9 per cent, the finance minister felt little more than a gentle breeze.
"It would be of great benefit to Poilievre. I don't think Ford sees a lot in it for himself," said Andrea Lawlor, an associate professor of political science at McMaster University.