Maxime Bernier Supports The Implementation Of Bitcoin As A Campaign Material Ahead Of The Election In Canada

Mexime Bernier uses bitcoin issue to attract young voters in Canadian election. (photo; instagram)

JAKARTA – Maxime Bernier, founder and leader of the Canadian People's Party, said he supports the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the country.

In a Tuesday, September 14 tweet, Bernier said cryptocurrencies are “another new and innovative way” to counter actions by central banks, which he claims are “destroying our money and our economy.” Canadian politicians have criticized the Bank of Canada for "printing money" and challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over his economic policies.

Bernier, a former cabinet minister known to some as Mad Max, has been outspoken of a vaccine mandate in Canada at a time when the number of COVID-19 cases in the country continues to rise. He also advocated ending lockdowns and mandatory wearing of masks and opposed the rollout of a vaccine passport system.

The politician's remarks come ahead of Canada's federal election scheduled for next Monday, with the People's Party currently holding no seats in the country's parliament. Although many right-wing politicians around the world have adopted a pro-crypto stance as part of their campaigns or policies after taking office, the role of Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto does not appear to be a one-sided issue.

Canada has often paved the way for many initiatives in the crypto space. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is Russian-Canadian and his investment firm has successfully launched a crypto exchange-traded fund while US regulators have yet to reach a decision on the investment vehicle.

However, many Canadian lawmakers, including Trudeau, have been largely silent about the role of cryptocurrencies in the country's economy. Trudeau's half-brother, Kyle Kemper, is an outspoken Dogecoin (DOGE) fan who was once paid by the Canadian government to speak at blockchain conferences.