Pierre Poilievre

Date: 2026-03-19 | Duration: 2h 22m

Episode Overview

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada's Conservative Party and candidate for Prime Minister, joins Joe Rogan for his first appearance on the show — a conversation that covers Canadian economics, energy policy, US-Canada trade relations, the opioid crisis, and the vision Poilievre has for a reformed Canada. The episode opens with Poilievre presenting Joe with a custom 70-pound kettlebell crafted by a Calgary gunsmith, engraved with Joe's logo, favorite Miyamoto Musashi quote, and a subliminal Canadian maple leaf. Poilievre shares his backstory as the child of foster and adoptive parents in a blue-collar household, who took a 1.5-hour bus ride to land his first job in Parliament as a teenager. He makes the case that Canada's housing crisis, high taxes, bureaucratic permit delays, and excessive regulation have crushed economic opportunity — and that his government would cut red tape, fast-track energy infrastructure, and restore affordability. On US-Canada relations, Poilievre pitches America on accessing Canada's vast oil reserves at fair prices rather than relying on OPEC, and argues the 51st state talk misunderstands how deeply beneficial the trading relationship is for both countries. The episode also covers the opioid epidemic's personal toll (Poilievre shares that a family member died from pills after a construction back injury), Bill Clinton's budget surplus record, and the importance of living meaningfully rather than building monuments to yourself.

About Pierre Poilievre

The Honourable Pierre Poilievre is a prominent Canadian politician currently serving as the leader of the Conservative Party and the Official Opposition in Canada. With a career spanning over two decades, he has been a vocal advocate for fiscal responsibility and individual freedoms, earning a reputation for his incisive debates and unwavering commitment to conservative principles. Poilievre's notable achievements include his role as Minister of Employment and Social Development, where he championed reforms to improve job opportunities for Canadians. Known for his dynamic presence and engaging communication style, he captivates audiences with his insights on economic policy and governance, making him a compelling figure in contemporary Canadian politics. His recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience further highlighted his perspectives, positioning him as a leading voice in the national discourse.

Key Moments

– Canadian Energy Policy and Oil Exports
– Canada-US Tariffs and Trade Relations
– Housing Affordability and Bureaucratic Red Tape
– Opioid Crisis and Personal Impact
– Conservative Party Vision for Canada
– Pierre Poilievre's Backstory and Political Career
– Budget Surplus and Fiscal Discipline
– Canadian Marijuana Legalization
– 51st State Rhetoric and Canadian Sovereignty
0:00:19 – Poilievre's Strategy to Get Joe Rogan to Visit Canada for Tourism
0:00:37 – The Gift: 70-Pound Custom Kettlebell From Calgary Gunsmith Jay
0:09:41 – Poilievre's Origin Story: Foster Kid Taking a 1.5-Hour Bus to Parliament
0:24:44 – Canada's Oil: Fourth Biggest Supply on Earth, But Sold at a Discount
0:44:47 – Fast Permits: Small Towns Moving $100 Billion in Energy With No Bureaucracy
0:59:58 – Bill Clinton's Budget Surplus: Forgotten Achievement of Fiscal Discipline
1:19:51 – Processed Foods and Shelf Life Economics: Education Is the Solution
1:39:47 – Opioid Crisis: A Family Member Who Died After Pills for Construction Injury
2:19:59 – Joe Was Supposed to Do a 4/20 Show in Vancouver Before COVID
2:24:52 – Joe Says: If I Were Canadian I'd Vote for You 100%
2:25:13 – Closing: Get the Tariffs Gone, Joe Promises to Visit Canada if Pierre Wins

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:01 Joe Rogan podcast, checking out. The Joe Rogan Experience. Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night, all day. How are you, sir? Pleasure to meet you. It's great to be here. Thanks for having me. Great to be back in Texas. I'm glad we finally did this. Starting point is 00:00:19 Yes, me too. I wanted to do it the first go-round. Yeah, I know. Well, when I got the invitation, we were in the middle of the election, and we just don't leave the country during election campaigns. I get it. And the problem we've had is we can't get you to come to Canada. and so we've actually hatched a full strategy to get you into Canada Starting point is 00:00:37 because we think it's going to do big things for our tourism numbers. So do you mind if I present you with something right out of the gate? Sure. All right. This is from a gunsmith and machinist in Calgary, Alberta. His name is Jay. And he's designed. Look at us, kettle about it. Starting point is 00:00:53 Guess what the weight is? 70 pounds. That's the weight you have. And it says on the front here, Jamie, it says here on the front. Jamie pull it up. We've got that. We've got, let me see here, some other stuff for a stand. Oh, wow, that's really cool. Starting point is 00:01:11 Look at this stand here. So we've got Seeing is Believing, which I think was the slogan of the first UFC that you were the commentator for. I think it was number 13? 12. Number 12, right? And then we've got here your favorite quote from, what's his name, the Japanese martial artist. Somosha? Yes. Starting point is 00:01:31 And it says, if you know the way broadly, you will see it in everything. Yeah. So that's here. And then Morris Co., there's a thank you letter for you. You've got your flying saucer. Starting point is 00:01:43 Oh, wow. And we've got your logo here, too. So, but most important of all, we've got a subliminal message, which is the Canadian maple leaf. Oh, cool. Every time you do a kettlebell swing, you do a s...

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