Summer School for Poilievre

Because that’s what happens when you flunk out.

As we roll into the second month since Mark Carney snagged a big win in the federal election, it's pretty clear there's a world of difference between him and Pierre Poilievre. Carney's been on fire, pulling the premiers together with his Build Strong policy in Bill C5 and spreading some much-needed hope and cooperation across the country.

Meanwhile, Poilievre seems to be stuck in a rut, famous for his negativity and constant critiques without offering up any real solutions. His old ties with Trump-style rhetoric didn’t do him any favours either. Sure, he used to score points by going after Justin Trudeau, but Carney's cool, centrist vibe just makes Poilievre look out of touch.

Carney's been all about boosting Canada's identity and standing up to Trump's influence, making Canada proud on the world stage, especially with his G7 summit success. On the flip side, Poilievre, who lost his seat, is starting to look like yesterday's news. *Not to mention, fodder for satire.* He’s hanging on tight to power, but whether that's seen as determination or desperation is up for debate.

With Canadians leaning towards leaders who are thoughtful and cooperative, Poilievre’s confrontational antics feel like a blast from the past. Maybe he’s spending the summer dreaming up new and creative (read: annoying) ways to go after Carney and his crew. Either way, he’s got his work cut out for him if he plans to make a comeback.

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