Trudeau no radical, but his appeal has parallels with Trump, Sanders

Canadians were tired of the politics of the past and were looking for new ideas on how to deal with the future.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau represents a break from the past for many Canadians, in the same way Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders do for many Americans, writes Angelo Persichilli.The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY ANGELO PERSICHILLI

May 30, 2016

TORONTO—I was in New York City a few weeks ago checking into a hotel when the concierge, looking at my Canadian passport, asked me about our “good-looking prime minister.” In return, I asked his thoughts about the American presidential campaign. He answered with a question. Is it possible th...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy