UnHerd with Freddie Sayers Michael Ignatieff: Canada's election results aren't what they seem
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Apr 29, 2025 AI Snips
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Canada's Election Reaction to Trump
- Canada's election results show a reaction against Trump's threats and a desire for political stability.
- Mark Carney's central banking experience helped sway voters despite the Liberals' narrow win.
Conservatives' MAGA Issue
- Conservatives under Pierre Poilievre strengthened but lost due to a perceived MAGA alignment.
- Carney's campaign was moderate yet firm, appealing more to Canadian voters.
Trump's Economic Threat Dominates
- Trudeau's unpopularity and Carney's moderate appeal shifted polls dramatically.
- The dominant factor was fear of Trump's economic threats, framing the election's main issue.