Jon Roe, a Research Associate at the Angus Reid Institute, dives into the legacy of Justin Trudeau, who recently wrapped up his term as Prime Minister. He discusses how public sentiment skewed negative, reflecting on challenges like the pandemic and economic issues. Roe explains recency bias in political perception while comparing Trudeau to Stephen Harper. He highlights Trudeau's mixed legacy—successes like legalizing marijuana versus criticisms on immigration and inflation—illustrating the growing polarization in Canadian politics.

Jon Roe, a Research Associate at the Angus Reid Institute, dives into the evolving landscape of Canadian public opinion on oil and gas pipelines. He reveals that Canadians are now more supportive of pipeline projects, such as the Energy East, especially in light of economic pressures and potential trade wars with the U.S. The conversation also touches on the tension between environmental concerns and the practicality of addressing rising cost-of-living issues. Roe highlights how shifting priorities are reshaping national perspectives on energy infrastructure.