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Jan 2025
29m 38s

The End of Justin Trudeau’s Canada

The New York Times
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This week, Justin Trudeau said he would step down as prime minister of Canada — a stunning downfall for a man who was once seen as a global icon of progressive politics.

Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times, explains the forces that led to Trudeau’s collapse, and discusses the populist leader who could replace him.

Guest: Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times.

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