On January 6, 2025, Canada closed a crucial political era. Justin Trudeau, the ruling Prime Minister continuously since 2015, announced his resignation. What made the leader of the Liberal organization of Canada, for years promoted as a modern, progressive and “pretty” politician, end his career in an atmosphere of crisis and social disappointment?
Trudeau – a political media product
Already at the beginning of his career, Justin Trudeau became a media favorite. Magazine Vogue placed him on the list of the sexiest men in the world, and the word "pretty" for the Prime Minister became a media standard. His popularity especially among women was driven by both charisma and symbolic gestures, specified as the introduction of sex parities in the government – in 2015 the women included 15 of 30 ministerial ts.
At the legislative level, Trudeau became an equal leader. He introduced laws to advance wage equalisation between the sexes and pushed forward strategies specified as the sex Results Framework, which gave him support in progressive environments.
Liberal Policy: Euthanasia, Immigration and the Economy
During the reign of Trudeau, Canada became 1 of the most liberal states in the world. The legalisation of marijuana, the extension of euthanasia, the introduction of a coal taxation and a crucial increase in the number of immigrants admitted dominated its word of office. However, each of these decisions brought both supporters and critics.
The biggest controversy was caused by migration policy. The number of immigrants admitted increased from 100,000 a year in 2015 to almost 400 000 in 2023, which was expected to scope 500 000 a year. The effect? Canada has grown by 5.2 million fresh citizens, which, on the 1 hand, has increased diversity and, on the another hand, has caused social chaos.
Non-liberal consequences of Trudeau policy
Although Trudeau promoted openness and tolerance, his decisions led to an immigration crisis and an increase in crime. Canada, which had a population of 34.8 million in 2015, became a national crucible with expanding social divisions. Anti-Israeli demonstrations, spiritual tensions and the request to defend places of worship specified as synagogues have shown problems with the integration of recently arrived groups.
Crime grew with the immigration wave – from petty theft to serious crimes, which undermined the sense of safety among Canadians.
Economy: From prosperity to descent
While Trudeau boasted of achievements in equality and ecology, the Canadian economy began to collapse. The country's share of global GDP fell from 2.3% in 2015 to 2% in 2023. Moreover, Canadian GDP per capita decreased by 20% compared to the United States, which was unthinkable a decade earlier.
Significant government spending and debt, deficiency of gold reserves and rising inflation have worsened the economical situation.
‘Convoy of Freedom’ and a turning point
The symbol of Trudeau's fall was the protests of truck drivers in January 2023. The Prime Minister responded drastically: he blocked the protestor's bank accounts and applied arrests against movement leaders. Although initially it seemed that these moves demonstrated the power of government, society reacted with anger in the long term.
Trudeau as a globalist puppet
Critics of Trudeau have repeatedly accused him of being a tool of large corporations and globalistic interests. An example of this was his reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic erstwhile Canada became 1 of the most restrictive countries. Trudeau besides enforced the law against “talk of hatred”, which many considered an attack on freedom of speech.
What's next with Canada?
Trudeau's departure ends a certain era in Canadian politics. His governments left a country facing a crisis of identity, social divisions and economical problems. Although Donald Trump's proposal to make Canada a 51st U.S. state seems unrealistic, the dream of an American standard of surviving is gaining popularity.
Will Canada emergence after years of liberal chaos? Much depends on future leaders. However, the example of Trudeau shows that charisma and media image are not adequate to build a unchangeable and sustainable country.
Summary
Justin Trudeau left mixed feelings behind: from worship to disappointment. His governments became a lesson to another countries, as easy excessive liberalism can lead to social and economical problems. As past shows, even the most media leaders are not indelible.
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Justin Trudeau: From “the sexiest politics of the world” to the symbol of the large dictatorship
