Canada — Statistics Canada & Pierre Poilievre

Canada — Statistics Canada: Canada — Statistics Canada>>> reported a 0.1% decline in real GDP for the first quarter, confirming a second consecutive quarterly contraction for Canada>>>'s economy.

Pierre Poilievre: As the Conservative Leader, Pierre Poilievre>>> is a key critic of the current government's economic policies, accusing Mark Carney>>> of avoiding accountability for Canada>>>'s economic contraction and calling for an emergency parliamentary debate.

Canada — Statistics Canada: Reported youth unemployment rate of 12.7% in June 2026, providing context for the debate.

Pierre Poilievre: Conservative leader who called to scrap the TFW program, opposing CFIB's position.