Furey: That’s the counter-intuitive thing about populism. The election of an elitist doesn’t just mean it’s not over. It may even increase the odds of a populist backlash.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s rhetoric has become increasingly divisive and dismissive over the past year. He seems more than pleased at the prospect of fighting the next election over the national carbon tax and immigration, which aren’t exactly the most unifying of issues.
And when Trudeau speaks about them, he doesn’t use positive messaging. It’s all about hectoring those who aren’t on board with him as peddling misinformation and vilifying the Conservatives as a bunch of meanies.
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