Conservative MP criticizes lack of an alternative to the Liberals during Poilievre's U.S. tour

Conservative MP Jamil Jivani posted a video on social media saying the party should present a clear alternative to the Liberals, on the same day Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre began a twoday U.S. trip focused on tarifffree trade. In the video, Jivani argued that Conservatives should be offering a different vision for Canada, including stronger ties with the United States, more infrastructure and pipeline development, and measures to protect the economy from disruption. He also criticized the Liberal government, the media, and closer cooperation with China. The post drew criticism from former Conservative cabinet minister Jason Kenney and former Stephen Harper communications director Dimitri Soudas, both of whom questioned Jivani's timing and noted that he did not directly support Poilievre's trip. The article also revisits earlier tensions between Poilievre and Jivani over U.S.Canada relations and trade policy.