Right-wing populist candidates in Conservative party’s leadership contest are finding appeal. Canada is not immune to trends upending politics elsewhereSeeing how Americans perceive Canada is a fascinating spectator sport for Canadians. Long a supporting character in the films of Michael Moore,we hold been utopianized as the land with sane gun control, universal healthcare, or a more cautious approach to war and no death penalty.
This romance,of course, has only been enhanced given the stark contrast between our two leaders: Justin Trudeau has embraced refugees from the Middle East – even greeting them at the airport as they arrived – and welcomes free trade while talking up environmental protection. It doesnt harm that he’s ludicrously photogenic.
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Source: theguardian.com