For the Poutine, place a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat and add EVOO. Cook bacon until slightly browned and crispy. Remove half of the bacon from the pot and set aside.
Pour in the cornstarch mixture, a little at a time, and whisk until thickened, about 1-2 minutes. The mixture may be thin at first, but it will thicken as it cooks. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes.