What We Risk by Normalizing Poilievre’s Politics

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What We Risk by Normalizing Poilievre’s Politics

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We face losing nothing less than Canadian decency, decorum and democracy. Do news media recognize this?

Christopher Holcroft - April 26, 2024 - The Tyee

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EXCERPT: Mocking Canada’s institutions (numerous internal LINKS)

Consider, in the past two years Poilievre has vilified political leaders, academics and private citizens he disagrees with, exhibited open hostility toward journalists and engaged in anti-trans rhetoric.

He has attacked the legitimacy of the Senate, mocked government regulators and responded with insolence to rulings from the Speaker in the House of Commons.

Poilievre championed the foreign-influenced “freedom convoy” insurrection, has bluntly criticized court decisions and promised to lead the first federal government to invoke the notwithstanding clause to override the Charter. He has promoted falsehoods about important public policy issues, frequently shared conspiracy theories and vigorously defended a far-right media organization.

Demonizing opponents, intimidating journalists, disrespecting institutions, politicizing the rights of the vulnerable and undermining truth are warning signs for democratic erosion.

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SEE ALSO: "Adam Gopnik Is ‘Shocked’ at Canada’s New Conservatism"

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