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U.S. President Joe Biden, age 80, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, age 51. Canada is blessed in the health, energy and work ethic of our political leaders, especially when compared to our southern neighbours, writes Susan Riley.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SUSAN RILEY

October 30, 2023

CHELSEA, QUE.—One good thing about Canada—one of many good things, but let’s not start a fight—is the relative youth and vigour of our political class. Relative, especially, to you-know-where.

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