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Trudeau’s big party tent is coming apart at the seams

Mar 25, 2024
The podcast discusses the chaos within the Liberal party due to opposition to Trudeau's carbon-tax scheme and abandonment of Israel. They explore how the NDP and Conservatives are challenging the government on environmental policy, leading to the collapse of Trudeau's big tent party into smaller factions of special interests.
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Quick takeaways

  • Trudeau's Liberal party faces internal turmoil over carbon tax and Israel stance, losing support from various factions.
  • Conservatives strategically position themselves as the anti-carbon tax party, gaining public support and setting the stage for future elections.

Deep dives

Political Chaos on Parliament Hill

The recent political chaos on Parliament Hill centered around the carbon tax election call by conservative leader Pierre Polyev. Despite the failed vote, the strategic maneuvers by Polyev and the Conservatives aimed to position themselves as the only party against the carbon tax, which garnered significant public support. The tactical moves by the Conservatives, such as the 'spike the hike' vote, showcased their effective branding efforts and highlighted widespread opposition to the carbon tax, setting the stage for future electoral campaigns.

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