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McParland: Before picking Justin, Liberals should study the real Pierre Trudeau legacy

There is something to remember about Pierre Trudeau as his fans across Canada (OK, a few parts of Ontario and scattered Liberal party redoubts) get all excited about the prospects of his son, Justin, running for leader. Despite what failing memories may … Continue reading

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Frum: Was Trudeau a disaster?

Canada today is a very successful country. It has suffered less from the global economic crisis than any other major economy. So Canadians may be tempted to be philosophical about disasters in their own past. Hasn’t it all come out … Continue reading

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Plamondon: Waking up to the Trudeau hangover

Last week an Angus Reid survey revealed that a majority of Canadians want Michael Ignatieff replaced as Liberal leader. He has officially been on the job for 20 months and has yet to face a general election. Before him, Stephane … Continue reading

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Gunter: Trudeau’s impact is obvious (3)

Pierre Trudeau died 10 years ago this week, so of course the tributes and legacy analyses have been coming thick and fast. Among my favourites was offered up by Chantel Hebert, one of the few people worth reading at the … Continue reading

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