Is Canadian political discourse f*cked?

The proliferation of items bearing the phrase 'F*ck Trudeau' among 'Freedom Convoy' participants reflect a political divide for which some experts say Trudeau is to blame, while others point to Conservative support as emboldening resistance statements.

Anti-Trudeau products were out in full force at the 'Freedom Convoy' protests which ended Feb. 20, after occupying the city for more than three weeks. These types of items 'become badge holders and signifiers that you’re one with the crowd,' says Carleton University's Stephen Saideman.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY ALICE CHEN

March 2, 2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been targeted by a variety of products cursing and denouncing him, and as a result, experts say it's clear discourse is becoming more provocative and polarized. “The bubble has been burst that we’re a polite society, clearly the Americanization of politics has ...

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