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Matthew Lebo, Professor, Department of Political Science, Western University

With a federal election looming, America’s democratic decline has critical lessons for Canadian voters

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet have been sworn in, ending Justin Trudeau’s time in office and paving the way for a spring election. Canadians are soon heading to the polls as they watch American democracy crumble.

United States President Donald Trump recently argued “he who saves his country does not violate any Law” as he ignores Congress and the courts, governs by executive order and threatens international laws and treaties.


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