Trudeau, climate change and aliens

Nationalism will always trump internationalism. It’s for this reason that polls usually indicate that one of the least popular government programs is foreign aid. Justin Trudeau likely understands this political reality, which is why he usually promotes his green agenda in nationalistic terms.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on the Hill on April 19, 2023, will emphasize how Canada will become a world leader in green technology, which will ultimately increase both the country’s prosperity and its world-wide prestige. In other words, if you happily pay your carbon tax, you’re a good patriot, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY GERRY NICHOLLS

April 19, 2023

OAKVILLE, ONT.—Former U.S. president Ronald Reagan once openly mused about the benefits of an alien invasion.

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