Show Notes
This week, Justin Trudeau said he would step down as prime minister of Canada — a stunning downfall for a man who was once seen as a global icon of progressive politics.
Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times, explains the forces that led to Trudeau’s collapse, and discusses the populist leader who could replace him.
Guest: Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- A timeline of Justin Trudeau’s rise and fall.
- Here are four possible contenders to succeed Mr. Trudeau.
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