Expectations gap creates same risks for Liberals in Canada as it did for Democrats in the U.S.

Voters who believe in the American dream and still have it in sight are a big part of how Donald Trump won in the U.S. And there are just as many of this type of voter in Canada as in the U.S.

This graph shows how similar proportions of people in both Canada and the United States believe or don't believe in the possibility of prosperity in their respective countries, and similar proportions are or are not finding success in achieving it.Courtesy of Innovative Research Group

News

BY GREG LYLE

November 14, 2016

VANCOUVER—Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidency and many people are trying to figure out how it happened. In Canada, there are questions of whether a similar candidate could achieve success here. The Economist declared that “Canada stands out as a heartening exception” and Canadi...

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 Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.

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