Jen St. Denis: Pierre Poilievre Keeps Talking about Women’s Biological Clocks. He Should Stop.
- Kevin Grandia
- Apr 14
- 1 min read
Right-wing politics has a fixation on baby-making right now, and it’s weird.
How do you feel when you hear the phrase “biological clock”? Do you feel your ovaries shrivelling and dying as the seconds tick by? Or maybe a hot flash of anger directed at any male politician who obsesses about the fertility of females?
- Jen St. Denis, journalist for the Tyee
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has been linking high housing costs to women’s ability to have children, using phrases like “biological clock” on the campaign trail. While housing affordability is a real concern, his language has sparked backlash, especially among women.
His messaging connects to a broader trend in right-wing politics: promoting traditional family values and encouraging higher birth rates, often tied to figures like Jordan Peterson and ideas like pronatalism. Critics say this language can echo outdated or harmful views.
New research from the Angus Reid Institute shows Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre's popularity is sinking, especially among women. According to the poll, 60% of people in Canada now have a negative view of Poilievre.
The poll also builds on earlier data from Angus Reid Institute finding that:
“The prospects of a Poilievre government are more likely to induce unease among Canadians, especially women. A majority of Canadians believe the CPC has a ‘hidden agenda’ they won’t reveal until the party is in office.”
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