Could ‘Trumpism,’ if not Donald Trump, be Canada’s future?

Donald Trump has often suggested Canada should join the U.S. While unlikely, why does Canada seem to be moving toward Trump-style politics?

By Sanjay Dubey

Justin Trudeau’s unexpected resignation as Liberal Party leader has thrown Canada’s political future into flux. After nine years in power, his declining popularity, internal party dissent, and pressures from Donald Trump’s looming economic policies led to his decision. Justin Trudeau himself acknowledged the uphill battle: “This country deserves a real choice in the next election,” he stated, signalling his belief that his leadership was no longer the best path forward.

This resignation comes at a precarious time, with federal elections scheduled before October 2025 and public opinion polls suggesting that the Liberal Party would suffer a significant defeat to the Conservative Party led by Pierre Poilievre. The situation has prompted some to view this as a transformative moment in Canadian politics.

Donald Trump has often joked about Canada becoming part of the United States. While such musings might seem far-fetched, the rise of Pierre Poilievre as a strong contender for Prime Minister raises questions about the alignment of Canadian politics with Trump-style governance.