Canada Institute Experts React to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation
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On January 16, 2025, Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as head of the Liberal Party; Canada Institute Global Fellows reflect on Trudeau's legacy and the future of Canadian policy; Barry Rabe highlights Trudeau's climate policy achievements, including the Paris Agreement (2016) and the Global Methane Pledge (2021); Heather Exner-Pirot critiques Trudeau's approach to Canada's resource wealth, arguing it undermined economic potential; Gisèle Yasmeen discusses the National School Food Program, noting Canada's late but significant funding of CAD $1 billion over five years; Richard M. Sanders emphasizes Trudeau's strong support for Ukraine amidst the Russian invasion, detailing military assistance commitments; Danielle Goldfarb calls for a unified Canadian response to U.S. tariff threats, advocating for an all-of-society approach to protect Canadian interests.
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