Front Burner Canadian Tech’s rightward drift
18 snips
Feb 13, 2025 Catherine McIntyre, a reporter with The Logic, dives into the surprising shift of Canadian tech CEOs toward the Conservative Party after years of supporting the Liberals. She discusses the WhatsApp group 'Build Canada' and its ambitions to influence policy. The conversation highlights deteriorating trust in government, with industry leaders feeling overlooked, especially concerning taxation. McIntyre also touches on broader cultural shifts and the impact of U.S. political trends on Canadian tech, all while exploring the implications for innovation and corporate responsibility.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Tech Leaders Shift Right
- Canadian tech leaders, once aligned with the Liberals, are shifting rightward.
- Shopify CEO Toby Lutke, once praised by Trudeau, now supports the Conservatives.
Growing Disillusionment
- Tech leaders' disillusionment with the Liberals grew over time.
- They felt ignored, their policy advice unheeded, and programs ineffective.
Capital Gains Tax Backlash
- The Liberals' proposed capital gains tax increase further alienated tech leaders.
- They viewed it as a personal attack on business and innovation.