Getting the Insight Out
This article will examine the new wave of populism emerging in Canadian politics. It focuses specifically on politician Pierre Poilievre’s previous political campaign, which tapped into Canadian frustration with housing, inflation, and distrust in the Liberal Party following Justin Trudeau’s leadership.
As Finance and National Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, QC) is set to present Budget 2025 on November 4, this article will discuss its priorities within the broader socio-economic context and draw a historical parallel with Jean Chrétien’s Program Review. As budgets are a confidence matter, finding support among opposition parties is imperative for the governing Liberals, especially in the context of a minority parliament. Mark Carney’s (Nepean, ON) government will need to convince potential partners that it can be fiscally responsible, while also preserving government services. However, since no opposition party has committed to su
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged to resign as Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister and announced that he would not be seeking re-election for his riding in Montreal “none of this is particularly surprising in light of Trudeau’s recent unpopularity.”
Conservative and Liberal governments alike have historically avoided addressing issues of reproductive rights, particularly abortion. Justin Trudeau changed that in December 2017 by modifying the rules for federal summer jobs More