The Breach Show The sun sets on Justin Trudeau’s progressive neoliberalism
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Jan 10, 2025 
Desmond Cole, a journalist and activist known for his bestselling book "The Skin We're In," joins Martin Lukacs to dissect Justin Trudeau's near-decade in office. They reflect on the disillusionment following Trudeau’s promising start, highlighting his failures in housing and Indigenous relations. Cole critiques the superficiality of Trudeau's reconciliatory gestures and the real impacts of corporate interests on policy. The discussion also explores the political shift in Canada post-convoy, questioning the left's strategy and the rising right-wing sentiment.
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2015 Election Context
- In 2015, the Harper government's Islamophobia was evident in policies like the Zero Tolerance for Barbaric Cultural Practices Act.
- The niqab ban and the tragic drowning of Syrian refugee Aylan Kurdi also fueled public discourse.
Trudeau's Project
- Justin Trudeau's leadership can be described as a dazzling simulation of defiance against the very order he defends.
- He embodies the saying, "If we want things to remain the same, things will have to change."
Electoral Reform
- Trudeau expressed regret over not implementing electoral reform, citing lack of support from other parties.
- However, he had a majority mandate, raising questions about his sincerity.
