Poilievre makes campaign stop in Windsor

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre paid his first visit to Windsor of the federal election campaign Friday night.

He hosted a rally, attracting what looked to be a couple thousand people.

Poilievre focused much of his message on the economy — and blaming the Liberals for the current state of it.

He again hammered on his promise to axe taxes, build homes, and stop crime.

It’s that message that seems to resonate with the crowd — with supporters happy to see so many others turn out, and even happier to see the Conservative leader himself.

“I’m just ready for a change. And the best way to do that is support him and get anyone I can to come out here,” said supporter Krystal Ochenduszko.

Conservative candidates from across the region took the stage for brief remarks before the leader himself.

Poilievre’s wife introduced him as she has done at other rallies and campaign events.

Many of those in the crowd packed into a Windsor warehouse said the economy is their biggest concern this election, but what united them all was a desire to see change.

“I haven’t seen volumes like this for rallies in a long time. And it’s good to see that people are coming out and looking forward to some change,” said supporter John Russo.

Poilievre’s Conservatives currently trail Mark Carney’s Liberals in the latest Nanos polls.

Election day is April 28 — but advance polls open next week.