Canadian politicians have been using ‘alternative facts’ for years

Canadian voters shouldn’t feel smug about the state of the country’s democratic debate.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spun his share of ‘alternative facts’ on pipelines and electoral reform, argues Chantal Hébert.The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY CHANTAL HÉBERT

March 8, 2017

MONTREAL—Contrary to an increasingly popular Canadian belief, the Trump administration does not have a monopoly on so-called alternative facts. Nor did it invent the concept. Deliberate distortions of reality have been part and parcel of the Canadian political discourse for years, and no party in...

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 Tuesdays: Innovation & Industry Newsletter

The policies, decisions, and people working on investment and regulation in the industry and innovation realm.

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