Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made a surprise appearance on one of the most popular podcasts in the world on March 18, where he made the case for lower U.S. tariffs on Canada.
Poilievre spoke with American comedian, UFC commentator, and podcaster Joe Rogan for more than two hours during his trip to the United States. The conversation touched on subjects like U.S. President Donald Trump’s “51st state” comments, Canadian oil and gas, Alberta separation, and mixed martial arts.
Here are seven takeaways from the conversation.
Canadian Energy
Poilievre told Rogan that the United States currently pays a “huge price discount for our oil” because Canada’s oil infrastructure runs north-south….