**Youth Rally Highlights Diverging Economic Views** Pierre Poilievre organized a youth rally on October 30, titled "No More Sacrifices Youth Event," to address the sacrifices young Canadians have made under current government policies. The event was inspired by Mark Carney's recent pre-budget speech, where he emphasized that transforming the economy would require time and sacrifices. This marks a shift from Carney's earlier campaign promises of rapid change leading up to the April 28 federal election.

In his speech, Carney projected optimism, stating, "we’re forecast to be the second-fastest growing economy in the G7 over the next two years," while acknowledging the challenges ahead. He noted, "The fact is at present, despite everything, our economy is holding up." In contrast, Poilievre criticized Carney's tone, labeling it as "sombre dystopic" and argued that young people have already sacrificed enough. He claimed, "This generation, and I mean this literally, this young generation has sacrificed more than any generation since the Second World War."

Both leaders spoke to audiences that included many young people, but their approaches differed significantly. Poilievre began with humor, joking about free snacks and sharing a story from his university days about a pub sign that read "free beer tomorrow." He used this anecdote to draw parallels between unfulfilled promises and the current government. Carney, on the other hand, took a more serious tone, reminiscing about his pre-internet youth and the simplicity of communication during that time.

Carney's speech highlighted various benefits introduced during Justin Trudeau's administration, such as the National School Food Program and the Canadian Dental Care Plan. In contrast, Poilievre's address focused on deregulation and economic reforms, including better recognition of foreign credentials and repealing the oil tanker ban off the British Columbia coast. He made several negative references to "bureaucrats" but did not mention any existing benefits or protections for Canadians.

Interestingly, Poilievre did not address climate change in his speech, a topic often discussed by politicians when addressing younger audiences. Carney, despite his background as a climate change envoy for the United Nations, also approached the subject cautiously, stating, "reducing emissions is not only a moral duty, it is also an economic imperative."

The contrasting messages from Poilievre and Carney reflect differing visions for Canada's economic future, with Poilievre advocating for deregulation and Carney emphasizing the importance of existing social programs and gradual economic transformation. As both leaders seek to connect with younger Canadians, their approaches reveal the complexities of addressing the needs and concerns of this generation.