Thread by @mark_thomson

This Pierre Poilievre video is full of so much smug and smarmy faux-outrage that it was genuinely hard to watch. Nonetheless, I managed to hang in there and compose a list of blatant lies Pierre spewed forth. A thread. 🧵

#canpoli #PierrePoilievreIsLyingToYou

1/

https://twitter.com/PierrePoilievre/status/1556084286926856192

Claim: "You said you want to phase out the energy sector!"

A lie. Pierre is intentionally conflating the oil and gas industry - one part of the energy sector - with the energy sector as a whole. The Trudeau government has committed millions to growing renewables.

2/

Claim: "You have said you want to cut back [farmers] fertilizer by 30%".

Truth: Pierre is confused or lying. The gov't wants to cut back *emissions* by 30%. Cutting back on fertilizer is one of many ways being discussed to accomplish that goal... but no plan has been made.

3/

Claim: "You say that [arriveCan app] has to stay permanently"

Truth: A lie. No determination has been made. It's been a rocky start but the latest update has shown great promise in cutting customs processing times, lowering costs, and (yes I'll say it) removing gatekeepers.

4/

Claim: PP says Trudeau "banned" "many thousands" of Canadians from crossing the border.

Truth: Another bald faced lie. The US forbade non-vaccinated travellers from entering THEIR country. Canada allows any and all citizens to return, vaxxed or not.

5/

And finally, a (dis)honourable mention. In the video, PP says "I hope you and your family are well..."

Truth: No he doesn't. There is not a gracious bone in this mans body. The smug, condescending, know-it-all facade is proof.

#PierrePoilievreIsLyingToYou

6/6

Pls like and RT