Trudeau and his progressively liberal economics

And why Justin Trudeau would rather focus less on economic issues and more on issues that he thinks work better for him politically, i.e., gender equality and fighting climate change.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured recently on the Hill.
OAKVILLE, ONT.—If you want to understand Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s take on the economy, just recall one of his most celebrated utterances: “The budget will balance itself.” Yes, I know it’s possible Trudeau was simply jesting when he made that remark, but I still think it reveals hi...

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