Poilievre Says ‘Activists’ Used Remembrance Day to Push ‘Divisive’ Causes

Published on November 12, 2024

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre says activists and authorities used Remembrance Day this year to push an agenda. “What an absolute disgrace that so many woke activists & authorities used Remembrance Day to push their divisive and radical causes, denigrating our history and the brave military members who sacrificed for it,” Poilievre wrote on the social media platform X on Nov. 12. The Tory leader added Canada has a “proud history” and those living in the country should be grateful. Poilievre did not point to any particular event, but before Remembrance Day he had criticized the military for preventing its chaplains from reciting prayers during official functions....