Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre visited Pitt Meadows Plumbing and Mechanical Systems in Maple Ridge on April 10, 2026, to meet with workers and discuss his party’s economic platform. The visit was hosted by the company’s president, Steve Robinson, at their Shop XL facility.
Poilievre was accompanied by local Member of Parliament Marc Dalton. The Conservative platform discussed during the visit focuses on increasing the supply of homes by removing taxes and regulatory barriers. Key proposals include removing the federal sales tax on new home construction, cutting red tape, and enforcing housing targets for cities by linking them to transit funding.
The event took place following a period of political shifts within the House of Commons. In early April 2026, a fourth Conservative Member of Parliament defected to the governing Liberals, bringing the government within one seat of a majority. During his stop in Maple Ridge, Poilievre stated that the Liberals had been in discussions with as many as nine members of the Conservative caucus regarding potential party changes.
In response to the recent defections, Dalton reaffirmed his support for the party leadership. He stated that he is proud to serve under Poilievre and expressed his belief that a Conservative government is necessary for the future of the country. Dalton has represented the Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge area since 2019 and secured re-election in 2025 by a margin of 1,426 votes.
The company hosting the visit has operated in the region since 1979. Steve Robinson, who co-founded the firm with Stewart Robinson, has been recognized by the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce as a business leader in the community.
The Conservative Party of Canada has highlighted their outreach to trades businesses as part of their broader strategy to promote construction sector growth and housing affordability.
