President Trump himself remarked that Pierre Poilievre is “not a MAGA guy

President Trump himself remarked that Pierre Poilievre is "not a MAGA guy," and it's clear that Poilievre isn't aligned with DOGE either. Frequently characterized as a reduction of bureaucracy, Conservative leader Poilievre's newly unveiled plan is presented on the party's website as a cut in red tape.


It's important to note that reducing bureaucracy doesn't necessarily translate to fewer bureaucrats; however, an emphasis on cutting bureaucratic processes implies that a smaller workforce may be required to manage the remaining regulations. Poilievre's strategy outlines specific goals for reducing bureaucracy, targeting a 25% decrease in federal red tape, instituting a rule that for every new regulation introduced, two existing regulations must be eliminated, and establishing a cost-saving ratio of cutting $2 for every new dollar spent. While Poilievre has consistently criticized the expansion of the federal public service— which grew by 40% under Trudeau—his recent goals concentrate more on alleviating the regulatory burden that diminishes productivity instead of directly addressing reductions in workforce numbers.

Many might argue that staff reductions are necessary, advocating for a return to pre-Trudeau employment levels, but it's challenging for an MP from Ottawa to campaign on a platform that the Liberal media would likely label as "cuts to federal employment." You may or may not agree with DOGE's ambitious goal of saving a trillion dollars in U.S. federal spending, or with its approach to curbing waste and corruption, but don't expect to hear any endorsements of DOGE's potential in Canada from Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives. Poilievre is neither MAGA nor DOGE.

Edited:Bosman