Out of touch: Pierre Poilievre under fire for biological clock comment; Canadians say it’s no surprise his popularity among women is tanking

Pierre Poilievre is under fire for mentioning women's «biological clocks» while discussing housing affordability. Many criticized the remark as sexist and irrelevant to housing, while others defended him.
His approval ratings among women are already low, and this latest controversy could exacerbate the situation. During his campaign stop in New Brunswick, Pierre Poilievre made a remark about millennial women that has caused controversy on the internet, as per a report.

What exactly did Poilievre say?

Pierre Poilievre faced criticism for claiming that millennial couples' «biological clocks» are running out before they can afford a home.
When the leader of the Conservative Party visited Saint John, New Brunswick, on Monday, he spoke about his «Canada first agenda» and his goal to «restore Canada's promise.»
As Poilievre talked about the effects of the «lost Liberal decade,» she brought up fertility in relation to affordable housing, as quoted in a report.

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Poilievre remarked, «We won't forget the single mother who can't afford food.» «We won't overlook the elderly who must decide between heating and eating.»
“That 36-year-old couple whose biological clock is running out faster than they can afford to buy a house and have children is someone we will never forget."

How are Canadians reacting?

Online users swiftly took offense at Poilievre's remarks, accusing her of confusing a woman's decision to have children with the housing market in Canada.

On X, someone wrote, «A woman's body is not an argument about the housing crisis,» «Not all women want kids.»

Are you trying to find a prime minister who will be mindful of your biological time zone? Another person wrote, «Then Pierre Poilievre is the man for