Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is gearing up for his inaugural international journey as opposition chief next week, with scheduled meetings with parliamentary counterparts and business figures in London and Germany. The trip follows his recent articulation of his vision for Canada’s ties with the United States during a speech in Toronto.
A press statement detailing Poilievre’s agenda underscores the trip’s aim to bolster both business and diplomatic relations. His itinerary reveals plans to engage with British MPs and business representatives in London on Monday and Tuesday. Additionally, he is slated to attend a CANZUK reception on Monday evening. CANZUK International advocates for enhanced trade, migration, and foreign policy connections among Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Poilievre’s London visit will culminate with his delivery of the Margaret Thatcher Lecture at the Centre for Policy Studies on Tuesday. His office has not disclosed the specifics of his meetings during the journey.
Following his London engagements, Poilievre will head to Berlin on Wednesday to discuss the transatlantic relationship at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, linked with the Christian Democratic Union. While in Berlin, he will tour the port of Hamburg and a liquefied natural gas facility at the Jade-Wesser port on the North Sea shore.
The Conservative leader is expected to return to Canada the following Sunday, with the Conservative party covering all expenses related to the trip. Poilievre’s recent speech at the Economic Club of Canada in Toronto highlighted his firm stance against U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric towards Canada and emphasized the importance of a stable U.S.-Canada relationship. The speech also briefly touched on trade policies involving India and China.