Tech Won't Save Us Preview: Breaking Down Canada’s Election on Campaign Cops
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Mar 26, 2025 Explore the high-stakes Canadian federal election and its unique five-week campaign format. Delve into the challenges facing parties like the Conservatives regarding climate change and misinformation. Discover the implications of Donald Trump's polarizing influence on Canadian politics. Uncover the tensions between nationalism and voter sentiment, particularly in relation to the extreme right. Lastly, critique the government's productivity push through AI and the buzzwords that accompany it. Insightful discussions await!
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Short Election Campaign
- Canada's federal election campaign will be short, lasting only five weeks, concluding on April 28th.
- This benefits the Liberals, who currently lead in the polls, by limiting the Conservatives' time to regain ground.
Disinformation on Century Initiative
- Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is spreading disinformation about the Century Initiative, a proposal to increase Canada's population to 100 million by 2100.
- He falsely claims it would drastically increase immigration despite also saying he'd keep current immigration caps.
Ignoring Climate Change
- Poilievre prioritizes resource extraction, neglecting environmental policy.
- He plans to scrap the industrial emitters carbon tax, a key part of Canada's emissions reduction plan.