Quillette Podcast

Canada’s Strange Election Season

Apr 26, 2025
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Power Centralized in PM

  • Canada's prime minister holds enormous centralized power unlike in the US system.
  • Liberal Party fortunes rise or fall entirely based on its leader's popularity.
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Incumbency and Vote Splitting

  • Canada's political system allows incumbents to stay in power long despite low popularity.
  • Vote splitting across multiple parties often leads to winners with a minority of votes.
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Trudeau's Resignation Sparks Revival

  • Trudeau resigned due to a polite revolt within his party fearing electoral defeat.
  • His resignation quickly boosted Liberal Party fortunes in polls.
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