Thousands of people showed up for Pierre Poilievre's first campaign rally in British Columbia.
The anticipated crowd size grew to such an extent that organizers preemptively moved the event to a larger venue.
An estimated 5,000 people packed into an industrial building in the Port Kells neighbourhood of Surrey.
Poilievre began by calling Surrey "one of the most welcoming places in the world," pointing out that the city has a long history of inviting newcomers to try their luck at living the Canadian dream.
He ran through his list of campaign promises, including a commitment to axe the carbon tax — not just the consumer portion but the industrial portion as well.
Speaking to the crowd in British Columbia's fastest growing city, Poilievre vowed to ensure population never outpaces the availability of homes, jobs, and healthcare. He took aim at the Liberals for their support of the Century Initiative, which aims to bring Canada's population to 100 million by 2100.
He also assured the crowd that "there will be no one in my Cabinet allowed anywhere near the World Economic Forum