Conservative rally in Sudbury attracts 1st-time supporters concerned about housing
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The Radisson Hotel in Greater Sudbury was packed on Wednesday night for a "Canada First" rally organized by federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
He spoke to supporters about his values and policies and criticized the Liberals and their new leader, Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Poilievre reiterated his promise to "axe the tax" and called for less bureaucracy at the federal level with the slogan "boots not suits."
The rally drew hundreds of people, some of whom said they have only recently begun supporting the Conservative Party.
The riding hasn't elected a Conservative MP in more than 104 years.
Lindsey Dumont, 18, is among the new supporters. She said she wasn't interested in politics until she started seeing more content about Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre on social media.
"That's when I realized everyone has a voice and you have to use it," she said.
Dumont said the Conservatives have her vote because of their policies on housing.
"The rents are so high, there are so many young people living at home," she said.
"I'm looking to rent… it's so heartbreaking to see the prices, it really brings your self esteem down."
Another Sudbury resident, Gokul Sheela, said he started paying attention to politics a few years ago as he started trying to buy a home.
"I'm 27 years old and I've been trying to buy a home for the past four years," said Sheela, a special constable for the Greater Sudbury Police Service.
"I make good money and I can't afford a house. I still haven't given up on the dream, but many of my co-workers plan on being renters forever."
Sheela said Poilievre's promises to cut down government bureaucracy to speed up the building process will help.
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