in World News GTA police union endorses Poilievre for prime minister
by Clayton DeMaine, True North
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he was “proud” of an endorsement by an Ontario police union.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he was “proud” of an endorsement by an Ontario police union.
The Peel Regional Police Association announced on Wednesday that it was endorsing Poilievre and the local Conservative candidate Sue McFadden in the ongoing federal election. The group cited the federal Conservatives pledging to improve public safety and ending criminal catch and release policies.
“The Peel Regional Police Association is proud to announce our endorsement of Sue McFadden, along with Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party of Canada in this federal election,” the endorsement letter shared by Poilievre said. “Our police officers put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, uphold the law, and ensure the safety of all Ontarians.”
The police union said that its members need legislative support and equipment to protect the public, something they are lacking with the current Liberal government.
“Sue McFadden, Pierre Poilievre and their Conservative team understand these needs and are committed to ensuring law enforcement officers have what they require to serve the Peel Region and Canadians effectively,” Adrian Woolley, the president of the union, said. “Pierre Poilievre has pledged to support law enforcement by strengthening laws to hold criminals accountable and ensuring that officers are not wasting time catching the same offenders time and time again.”
The endorsement continued by saying that Poilievre’s goals align with the needs of the policing community.
“His commitment to public safety aligns with the needs of police officers across the country, ensuring we can protect our communities without unnecessary political interference or policy constraints that hinder our ability to act,” Woolley continued in the letter. “We believe that Pierre Poilievre is the leader best equipped to support the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting Canadians.”