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Nobina Robinson's avatar

This is worthy and important read. Thanks to Michener Foundation for making it possible for Justin Ling to travel during the election. Important to read Carney’s responses that take us beyond the sound bite lines we had from him via media coverage. Equally important to wrap our minds around the Applebaum takes on autocracy and “hybrid” regime. The comparison to Hungary is very apropos. The question is whether we have to be “takers” of what is meted out by the US regime, or whether we can “shape” a response that keeps democratic decay at bay for Canada. Well done Justin!

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Kathleen's avatar

This is an extremely important topic all Canadians should be aware of. One issue you haven't yet mentioned in this slide to autocracy is the influence of the IDU, chaired by Stephen Harper and subscribed to by PP. Harper has endorsed both Orban and Trump. I suspect there is more influence (in the shadows) for this autocratic slide, especially in the US - influencing Canada.

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