Economist Podcasts The course of Trudeau love: Canada’s election
Oct 22, 2019
Brooke Unger, America's editor for The Economist, and Rachana Shanbhog, Europe economics correspondent, dive into the recent Canadian election results, revealing Trudeau's minority government and the challenges ahead. They discuss the tarnished public image of Trudeau amidst controversies and evaluate Canada’s resistance to political extremism. Shifting to Greece, they reflect on a decade of economic recovery post-crisis and the lingering issues of unemployment. Finally, they explore the surprising success of quirky stock ticker symbols, marking a fun twist in investment strategies.
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Trudeau's Tarnished Victory
- Justin Trudeau won a second term as Canada's Prime Minister, but lost his majority.
- His progressive image has been tarnished by scandals involving SNC-Lavalin and blackface incidents.
Trudeau's Scandals
- The SNC-Lavalin affair, where Trudeau allegedly pressured the justice minister, and blackface incidents damaged his image.
- These scandals contributed to his loss of majority in the election.
Governing in Minority
- Trudeau can still be an effective leader despite the scandals.
- He now leads a minority government and needs other parties' support to pass legislation.