The Political Scene | The New Yorker Will Justin Trudeau’s Resignation Lead to the MAGA-fication of Canada?
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Jan 8, 2025 
Adam Gopnik, a staff writer at The New Yorker, dives into the seismic shift in Canadian politics with the resignation of Justin Trudeau after nearly ten years in office. He analyzes the factors behind Trudeau's plummeting popularity, including housing crises and pandemic fallout. Gopnik discusses the rise of Pierre Poilievre and how his far-right rhetoric mirrors Trump's MAGA movement. They explore the implications for Canadian identity and the potential radical shift in the country's political landscape.
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Trudeau's lineage
- Justin Trudeau, born on Christmas Day, has been a national figure since birth.
- His father, Pierre Trudeau, was a dominant figure in Canadian politics, serving as prime minister for over 15 years.
Trudeau's political project
- Trudeau's legacy extends his father's political project of a multicultural, center-left Canada.
- His leadership involved navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic and social consequences.
Trudeau's declining popularity
- Trudeau's declining popularity wasn't solely due to economic crises or immigration.
- It was a combination of pandemic fatigue, economic anxieties, and a perceived weakness.
