Canada’s Trudeau trap
How the world’s most reasonable country grew sick of centre-left liberalism
Most outsiders think of Canada as a freezing but pleasant place. It is open and tolerant, and its people are famously nice. But lately the country’s politics have become a cauldron of recrimination. The reign of Justin Trudeau, the prime minister since 2015, is nearing what appears to be a bad end. As its poll ratings collapse, his party may even oust him.
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This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Justin’s time ”
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