Bitcoin maxis bullish on new leader of Canada’s Conservative Party
Bitcoin (BTC) maximalists are celebrating the election of Pierre Poilievre as the new leader of Canada’s Conservative Party due to his pro-crypto views.
Who is Pierre Poilievre?
Pierre Poilievre shot into the limelight earlier this year when he supported truckers’ anti-vaccination protests in Ottawa.
Since then, Poilievre has repeatedly criticized the Justin Trudeau-led government over its policies, blaming the country’s top bank for the high inflation rate and promising to put Canadians’ money back in their hands.
What is money? pic.twitter.com/xXiBQtcUxJ
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) 16 January 2022
The Canadian government had drawn the ire of the crypto community after it froze over 250 wallets linked to the Ottawa protests.
Poilievre and crypto
The politician became a darling of the crypto industry due to his many pro-crypto proclamations.
In March, Poilievre bought shwarma at a restaurant in Ontario using Bitcoin to demonstrate his support for the industry.
Give people back control of their money. Keep crypto legal and let it thrive.
Become a party member and vote for me as leader and let’s make Canada the blockchain capital of the world: pic.twitter.com/S1IcVETmZF
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) March 29, 2022
Poilievre said he wants to make Canada the “blockchain capital of the world” if elected prime minister. He has also promised to unleash the power of crypto in the country’s fight against inflation.
The pro-crypto politician had also vowed to stop the proposed Canadian Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project if elected.
Poilievre reportedly owns “units of Purpose Bitcoin, a Canadian-based exchange-traded fund that holds cryptocurrencies.”
What Bitcoin Supporters Are Saying
Vocal Bitcoin supporter Dennis Porter said that if Poilievre “secures the premiership of Canada, it’s only a matter of time before an American president becomes a bitcoiner as well.”
If bitcoins @PierrePoilievre secures the Prime Ministership of Canada, it is only a matter of time before an American President becomes a Bitcoiner as well.
The world is changing rapidly. Don’t blink.
— Dennis Porter (@Dennis_Porter_) 10 September 2022
Others such as Samson Mow congratulated Poilievre, adding that there is now a real chance to fix Canada.
congratulations @PierrePoilievre to become leader of the Conservative Party of Canada! Now we have a real chance to fix Canada. #pierrepoilievreforPM
“Money is a technology with which we transport values across time and space.” #Bitcoin pic.twitter.com/5AVDRelGpw
— Samson Mow (@Excellion) 11 September 2022
A bit of optimism @willms_. And more optimism to come.
The Canadian Era #Bitcoin is now.@Excellion@FossGregfoss@BTCsessions@bradmillscan@BJdichter@CanadianBTCPod
https://t.co/c5jKGhtZ9B— Boomer ⚡️ (@TheRulersBroken) 11 September 2022
Would be a step up from #justinflation for Canada.
I wonder about any specific political proposals @PierrePoilievre has it would go towards #bitcoin adoption of this nation-state?
Maybe go inside @JAN3com / @Excellion / @PrinceFilip1 🦾 https://t.co/jh24hsOZpt
— Sovereign Origin 🥕/21M (@sovereignorigin) 11 September 2022
Simon Dixon opined, “we need more politicians who understand good money to get through what’s next in our economies.”
We need more politicians who understand good money to get through what’s next in our economies. No one alive today lived through a real gold standard, so we need those who know the history of money to fight for sound policies today. You cannot solve inflation with more inflation. https://t.co/f4KxuU9Okd
— Simon Dixon (Beware Impersonators) (@SimonDixonTwitt) 11 September 2022
