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585. A Social Activist in Prime Minister’s Clothing

April 25, 2024·52m

Justin Trudeau, facing record-low approval numbers, is doubling down on his progressive agenda. But he is so upbeat (and Canada-polite) that it’s easy to miss just how radical his vision is. Can he make it work? SOURCE: Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. RESOURCES: 2024 Canadian Federal Budget. "Canada to Set First-Ever Cap on Temporary Residents," by Nadine Yousif (BBC News, 2023). Common Ground, by Justin Trudeau (2014). EXTRAS: "Why Is Everyone Moving to Canada?" by Freakonomics Radio (2024). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.