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Jen Gerson is an experienced journalist who has written for publications both within Canada and around the world, including the New York Times, Washington Post, the Economist, the National (UAE), the National Post, Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, and Walrus. She is currently a contributing editor at Maclean's, and the co-founder of The Line, an independent commentary-based Substack publication. She is also provides frequent radio and television commentary for the CBC. She has worked as a journalist for more than a decade, both as a staffer at various newsrooms, a freelancer, and an entrepreneur and editor. She is also working on her first book, The Panic, which investigates the nature of moral panics through the lens of the '80s Satanic Panic, to be published by Penguin Random House whenever the world calms itself down for a few minutes.
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Justin Trudeau’s Anemic Victory
Justin Trudeau's government, which once seemed poised for long-term dominance, has been reduced to a minority after losing the popular vote to the Conservatives. The political landscape in Canada is now sharply divided between the Liberal-dominated east and the Conservative-dominated west. Trudeau's initial appeal, marked by progressive promises and a compassionate stance on issues like the refugee crisis, has waned in the face of growing national and global uncertainties. The article critiques Trudeau's leadership and the challenges his government faces in maintaining power.
Why a Tweet About 'Uneducated' Voters Angered So Many People
University of Ottawa law professor Amir Attaran's tweet labeling the Conservative Party of Canada as the 'party of the uneducated' sparked controversy, drawing criticism for being divisive and patronizing. The tweet referenced an Abacus Data poll, which Attaran interpreted as showing a correlation between education level and political support. Critics, including IPSOS CEO Darrel Bricker, argue that the poll's findings are not as clear-cut as Attaran suggests. The article explores the implications of Attaran's comments and the broader political dynamics between the Conservative and Liberal parties in Canada, touching on themes of class consciousness and voter behavior.
Canadian Politics Aren’t Cute. They’re Corrupt.
The SNC-Lavalin scandal in Canada, involving allegations of political interference by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to secure a plea bargain for Montreal-based engineering firm SNC-Lavalin, challenges the country's self-image of purity and goodness. The firm, with a history of corruption, faces charges for bribing Libyan officials to obtain contracts and seeks to avoid criminal prosecution to continue bidding for government contracts. The scandal exposes the insularity of Canada's elite and raises concerns about the integrity of the judicial system.
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