Elections in Canada and Australia signal shift away from Trump-style politics - Steven Joyce

THREE KEY FACTS The Canadian Liberal Party’s resurgence, led by Mark Carney, capitalised on anti-US sentiment. Pierre Poilievre’s alignment with Donald Trump backfired as Canadians rejected Trump-style politics. Australia’s Labor Party, led by Anthony Albanese, is poised for victory, distancing from Trump populism.

There is a rapid and significant shift occurring in world politics. Elections this week in Australia and Canada are in the process of up-ending what was becoming conventional political wisdom just six months ago. Let’s start with Canada.



The Lazarus-like resurrection of the Canadian Liberal Party was nothing short of miraculous..