Caroline Downey

When nearly a decade of left-wing governance leads to staggering economic stagnation, soaring cost-of-living pressures, and internal party revolts, even the most entrenched progressive figureheads are eventually forced out. Caroline Downey breaks down the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following months of plummeting approval ratings, cabinet defections, and public discontent. Unpacking Trudeau's legacy—from his early days as a international progressive darling to his enforcement of strict pandemic lockdowns, housing crises, and controversial cultural policies—Caroline examines how his government ultimately alienated the Canadian electorate. Detailing the political fallout across Canada, the rise of Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, and the lessons for Western democracies, Caroline explores what Trudeau's exit signals for the future of progressive politics across North America. What does the end of Trudeau’s era reveal about the limits of ideological government and the voter backlash against elite managerial rule? Watch Caroline’s full analysis, leave your thoughts below, and subscribe to National Review!