
Pierre Poilievre
Net Worth: | $9 Million |
Birthday: | Jun 03, 1979 |
Age: | 44 years old |
Height: | 5.9 feet (179cm) |
Birthplace: | Canada |
Occupation: | Politician |
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Last Updated: | June, 2023 |
Pierre Poilievre is a 44 years old Canadian politician who was a minister for democratic reforms from 2013 to 2015. At birth, he was adopted by school teachers but he later met his biological grandfather as an adult. He is a member of the conservative party but he is also one of the richest politicians in Canada with a net worth of about $9 million. Poilievre made his money through politics and has grown his wealth since 2004 when he assumed office. He also has increased his net worth through the position he holds in the conservative political party.
How Did Pierre Poilievre Become Rich?
Poilievre started out in policy work and public relations. He started out by working in communications department for Magna international. During this time, he also did some policy work for Jason Kennedy. Poilievre has always been interested in political debates and public speaking. His interest in politics and public speaking propelled him to wealth and brought him closer to the political class.
He became rich in 2004 when he officially joined politics by contesting Nepean—Carleton seat and winning. Since then he has won the 2006, 2008 and 2011 elections. At this time he was also the parliamentary secretary.
Poilievre has worked in politics all his life and this is how he has made his wealth. In his political career he has been involved in different positions such as a member of parliament and also a cabinet minister. He has also been involved in constitutional amendments and also taken part in different charity drives.
He has also travelled to different parts of the world as a representative in different conventions and human rights events.
On February 6, 2022 Pierre Poilievre announced he’s going to run for Prime Minister.
What Is Pierre Poilievre Net Worth?
It is estimated that Pierre Poilievre has a net worth of $9 million. He has made this money from the various positions he has held in politics. Apart from being a member of parliament he also has help the finance position in the conservative political party.
He is involved in doing charity work to help different groups of people and people in need such as fire accident victims. In 2005, he co-hosted a charity event with Ottawa police chief to help raise money that will help the Ottawa community.
Due to his communication skills, Poilievre has travelled the world. He has been send as a representative to different countries. In 2009, he was send to Geneva in Switzerland as representative in a Conference Against Racism, Discrimination and Persecution. He also been to Poland where he toured the Nazi concentration camps.
Poilievre was appointed to cabinet by the prime minister in 2013 as a Minister of state for democratic reform after a reshuffle and this increased his net worth because he was able to earn better compared to when he has a member of parliament. He has been a member of parliament for Carlton until 2019 and he still continuous to give his contribution in politics and different affairs in the human rights sphere.
How Pierre Poilievre Spends His Money?
Pierre Poilievre spends most of his money giving back to charity. He gives back to a variety of organizations in the Ottawa to help the community. Poilievre started giving back to charity as early as 2005 when he was only 30 years. His charity work was helpful in raising money that was used for funding Harvest House Ministries and Project S.T.E.P. He was able to do this project and raise over $40,000 with the police chief Chief Vernon White.
He has spent a good amount in his home in Greely Ontario. Poilievre has a luxurious home in the suburbs where he lives in his wife and first child. He is still involved in many activities in his community and helps his constituent’s whenever the need arises.
Poilievre uses his position and wealth to advocate for the well-being of his constituents. In 2016 he was able to use his position to advocate for his constituent Colin Jayantha Perera to bring his nephew to Canada after failing to get a visa. The immigration minister was able to give the minister’s permit visa that is usually rare but was granted.
Poilievre does a lot of advocate work and he has advocated for the construction of the Strandherd-Armstrong bridge. He is good in championing projects that help in his community.
Interesting Facts
- Pierre Poilievre got married in 2018. He is married to senate aid Anaida Poilievre. They got married in a private wedding but pictures of their wedding later appeared only proving that they are already married. Together they have a child Valentina Alejandra who was born in October 2018.
- He is an adopted child. Poilievre was adopted by school teachers of Franco-Albertan heritage. However, his maternal grandfather is of Irish Canadian origin and they recently met when Poilievre was already an adult.
- Poilievre has worked in politics throughout his life. He started out as a communication expert in the political world by writing research papers and by the time he was 30 years he joined politics. His career in politics started out at a very early and has been successful when compared to other politicians.
- He has a very huge online presence. His twitter account has over 150,000 followers. Poilievre uses twitter to make political posts and tweets. His tweeter has almost zero details about his family or personal life.