Poilievre Standing Firm Despite Media Pressure For Him To Walk Away

On today's episode of Scott Fox After 9, the political pressure is ramping up, but Pierre Poilievre is making it clear he's not going anywhere. Despite growing calls from mainstream media for him to step aside, the Conservative leader is holding firm. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a temporary cut to the federal excise tax on gas, offering Canadians some relief at the pump, but raising questions about timing and long-term impact. Plus, we dig into key committee moments from Ottawa. Conservative MP Rachel Thomas presses officials on how the Google media fund is being administered. And, there are serious concerns raised about Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program; how it's monitored, who's accountable, and whether enough safeguards exist. Plus: Michael Barrett wants the Finance Minister to come before a committee and answer questions about his potential conflict of interest regarding ALTO high speed rail.  If you want a fast, informative breakdown of what's happening in Ottawa right now, this is the episode to hear.