Unemployed Ottawa Man, Pierre Poilievre, Criticizes PM Carney's Cabinet Picks

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Unemployed Ottawa Man, Pierre Poilievre, Criticizes PM Carney's Cabinet Picks

Listen to Episode 142 of The Bill Kelly Podcast

Bill Kelly

May 16, 2025

Transcript

Prime Minister Carney’s pick for a new housing minister, Gregor Robertson, has been a heavy target of criticism by unemployed Ottawa man, Pierre Poilievre, this week. So, how does the new housing minister’s track record hold up? And does Pierre Poilievre forget that he was in charge of federal housing programs as part of Harper’s cabinet during Robertson’s tenure as mayor of the City of Vancouver, when the housing market skyrocketed nationally? New housing minister Gregor Robertson recently generated some eye-grabbing headlines by replying “no” to a reporter, when asked if he thinks he needs to lower housing costs. Let’s unpack the media frenzy, shall we?

In Episode 142 of The Bill Kelly Podcast, Bill discusses the current political landscape in Canada, focusing on Pierre Poilievre’s criticisms of the government and the ongoing housing crisis. The conversation highlights the complexities of the housing market, emphasizing the importance of supply and demand dynamics, and critiques the government's past failures in addressing housing issues. The host calls for collaborative solutions among federal, provincial, and municipal governments to tackle the housing crisis effectively.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Political Landscape

03:02 Housing Crisis and Political Accountability

05:48 Supply and Demand Dynamics in Housing