Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre defended his recent speech aboard a WestJet flight following the Conservative Convention..“Do you have any response or reaction or comment on your speech on the WestJet flight,” asked a reporter..“The union is now saying that they would like an apology and they were kind of forced into it kinda thing.”.READ MORE: CUPE Alberta slams WestJet for Poilievre's speech on plane's PA system.Poilievre fought back by accusing the union of attempting to “silence freedom of speech.”.“I think that the union should apologize for trying to silence freedom of speech,” said Poilievre..“The crew invited me to give a speech and they did that multiple times and I think it was because people who work on airplanes, people who work in restaurants, people who work building things. Love my message of bringing on powerful paycheques that buy affordable food, gas and homes and safe neighbourhoods.”.Poilievre went on to say that his message is resonating with people..“Look, I have to say people on the plane were just delighted with my common sense remarks,” said Poilievre..“To axe the carbon tax, bring affordable homes and restore the Canada. The common sense Canada that we know and love.”.Also, Canadian singer and songwriter Jann Arden said she would boycott WestJet in future travels..READ MORE: Jann Arden vows to boycott WestJet after Poilievre made a short speech.Arden and the CUPE Union are upset over a short speech that Poilievre gave before a WestJet flight where he said “There's a little turbulence on the horizon. But a new crew is on the way for the country we know and love. Let's bring it home.” .READ MORE: WATCH: Poilievre asks WestJet passengers 'Who's ready for some common sense’.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre defended his recent speech aboard a WestJet flight following the Conservative Convention..“Do you have any response or reaction or comment on your speech on the WestJet flight,” asked a reporter..“The union is now saying that they would like an apology and they were kind of forced into it kinda thing.”.READ MORE: CUPE Alberta slams WestJet for Poilievre's speech on plane's PA system.Poilievre fought back by accusing the union of attempting to “silence freedom of speech.”.“I think that the union should apologize for trying to silence freedom of speech,” said Poilievre..“The crew invited me to give a speech and they did that multiple times and I think it was because people who work on airplanes, people who work in restaurants, people who work building things. Love my message of bringing on powerful paycheques that buy affordable food, gas and homes and safe neighbourhoods.”.Poilievre went on to say that his message is resonating with people..“Look, I have to say people on the plane were just delighted with my common sense remarks,” said Poilievre..“To axe the carbon tax, bring affordable homes and restore the Canada. The common sense Canada that we know and love.”.Also, Canadian singer and songwriter Jann Arden said she would boycott WestJet in future travels..READ MORE: Jann Arden vows to boycott WestJet after Poilievre made a short speech.Arden and the CUPE Union are upset over a short speech that Poilievre gave before a WestJet flight where he said “There's a little turbulence on the horizon. But a new crew is on the way for the country we know and love. Let's bring it home.” .READ MORE: WATCH: Poilievre asks WestJet passengers 'Who's ready for some common sense’.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.