Jamie Fox, left, the Conservative candidate for Malpeque in the 2025 federal election, stands with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during a gathering with party members and supporters at the Old Triangle in Charlottetown on Aug. 18. The event was held as Poilievre and members of the party’s Atlantic caucus gathered in the city for two days of meetings. Vivian UlinwaArticle contentConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and members of the party’s Atlantic caucus wrapped up two days of meetings in Charlottetown on Wednesday.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAbout six Atlantic Conservative MPs were in attendance, with the gathering ending Aug. 19 with a press briefing at the Delta Hotels.Article contentArticle contentPoilievre said caucus members spent time meeting with fishermen, small-business owners, workers and others across the region to hear their concerns.Article contentArticle content“We talked with people across the Island. We asked them what we should be doing for them.”Article content Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters at the Delta Hotels in Charlottetown on Aug. 19, with members of the Conservative Atlantic caucus behind him. The press briefing came on the final day of the caucus gathering in Charlottetown, where Poilievre spoke about affordability, the economy and Canada-U.S. trade talks. Vivian UlinwaArticle contentDuring the briefing, Poilievre spoke about affordability, housing and the economy. He also welcomed a three-day delay on planned U.S. tariffs as Canada and the United States work on a trade deal.Article contentPoilievre said he wants Prime Minister Mark Carney to get Canada a “better deal” for Canada as he promised.Article contentThe Guardian asked Poilievre what a better deal would look like. The Conservative leader said it should start with zero tariffs on Canadian aluminum, steel, autos and lumber, as well as a full exemption from Buy American rules.Article content“Before we had basically no tariffs on goods coming from Canada to the United States,” he said. “So a better deal would at least have to start with that.”Article contentPoilievre said Conservatives are willing to work with the federal government to help reach a deal.Article content“We want (Carney) to keep his promise and get an even better deal for Canada than we had before,” he said.Article contentArticle content Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre shakes hands with supporters during a gathering at the Old Triangle in Charlottetown on Aug. 18. Party members and supporters gathered at the pub as Poilievre and the Conservative Atlantic caucus met in the city. Vivian UlinwaArticle contentPoilievre was also asked by another reporter whether he would support changes to Canada’s supply management system for dairy to help reach a deal with the Trump administration.Article contentHe said he would not support Canada making concessions to the United States without getting something in return.Article content“We believe that the United States spends tens if not hundreds of billions of dollars in subsidies to its farmers, which put our producers at a competitive disadvantage,” Poilievre said.Article contentHe said Conservatives would continue to support Canadian farmers, including those working under supply management.Article contentThe Atlantic caucus gathering also included an Aug. 18 evening networking event at the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown, where party members and representatives had a chance to meet with Poilievre. Earlier in the day, Poilievre’s schedule included taking part in a dance hall dedication ceremony in memory of the late Egmont MP Gail Shea at the Stompin’ Tom Centre in Skinners Pond.Article contentArticle content Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with people who stopped to greet him along the Charlottetown waterfront on Aug. 19. Vivian UlinwaArticle content
Poilievre, Conservative party conclude Atlantic caucus meeting in Charlottetown
