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Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's initial promises of radical transparency—creating a government that would be 'open by default'—his legacy on that front has been underwhelming, writes Matt Malone.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MATT MALONE

March 12, 2025

In just a few days, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will step down after almost 10 years in power. Despite his initial promises of radical transparency—creating a government that would be “

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