The authenticity game

It’s hard to avoid the conclusion that talking a good populist game is more politically advantageous than any agenda devoted to actually improving peoples’ lives.

Politicians like Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have an advantage when voters care more about the perception of a official as honest rather than likable, writes Les Whittington.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY LES WHITTINGTON

October 23, 2024

OTTAWA—Here’s a question: do Canadians prefer political leaders who project authenticity rather than those who authentically work to try to help them lead better lives?

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