Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is at it again. This time, he used the peculiar term ‘brokenist’ in a fiery parliamentary debate to justify his government’s immigration and economic policies. The opposition was not going to let this slide.
Trudeau was speaking about the issue of housing in Canada when the opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, saw a chance to pan him. He has been vocal about the failures of the government about housing and immigration. He said that Trudeau could not fix the problems he helped create. He cannot fix what he broke on immigration, housing, or anything else because he is busy fighting his own party. Poilievre added that Trudeau should call for a “carbon tax election,” which he believes would allow the Canadian people to regain control over their economic future.
“Brokenist” this guy is walking puddle of brainless mush. 😂🤣😂 https://t.co/9TIYY1PrRt pic.twitter.com/6UyGKCQpoa
— Kevin Pacitti 🇨🇦🇮🇹🇬🇧 (@kpac_15) October 23, 2024Then there was the counter-defense from Trudeau. He said that Poilievre was promoting a dystopian negative view of the country and tagged his vision with the ridiculous appellation “brokenist.” Ah-but here’s the kicker-‘brokenist’ isn’t even a word. Poilievre pounced on the error, sporting a smile as he said, ” ‘Brokenist’? It’s not even a word. He’s even breaking the English language,” to the loud amusement of the other opposition leaders.
Sincerely, it feels like Trudeau keeps committing one blunder after another. I mean, come on, “brokenist”? That’s gonna win over no one, and the opposition mockery at his expense is an indication of how badly things have begun to slide for him. In my view, slip-ups like this do not do much to shore up public confidence in his leadership at a time when housing and immigration issues are where people’s worries reside. That only helps to fuel the fire of criticism over him.
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Trudeau’s Popularity Drops and Internal Pressures Increase
But that is not all. He is facing problems from within his party and also from his opposition. Recently at a Liberal Party conclave, 24 MPs signed a letter appealing to him to quit before the next election. Ratings for Trudeau have borne the brunt, largely due to a combination of factors an increase in interest rates, the housing shortage becoming acute, and this sea of immigration. The housing crisis stands out as one of the most bitter. The unaffordable housing situation with prices climbing is an unbearable loss for Canadians.
Of course, it is already known that Trudeau intends to run in the next election, including amid discontent within his ranks. No Canadian prime minister has ever won four consecutive terms, a record going back over 100 years. Trudeau may be running an increased risk of losing this record, as well as re-election chances, too. If he continues to feel the decline of his popularity, perhaps it will be best to step down before things get worse for him. Frankly, hanging on to the seat of power when your party turns against you is just not sensible. I think this move will come back to his face if he does not hear the growing dissent in his camp.
Canada’s Diplomatic Tensions with India Add to the Political Storm
As if the internal political afflictions of Trudeau weren’t enough, his government is also facing increasingly woeful diplomatic relations with India. The probe into the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen whom India has branded a terrorist, has now turned into a diplomatic standoff between Trudeau’s government and India, where six diplomats from each country have been expelled in a tit-for-tat manner.
The situation in India seems yet another fiasco that is being mishandled by Trudeau. I think it is considered not only dangerous but also reckless to risk the threat of cutting ties or souring the relationship with this super-essential global player, India. This economic power is getting onto the wrong side of a steamer every day, and Canada may prove this to be a fatal mistake in its trade, diplomacy, and international relationships.
More and more, it’s now being asked whether Trudeau is grasping the destiny of the country and how he would come out of this unscathed. The use of a word like ‘brokenist’ that does not exist in any dictionary may seem like just that small thing it symbolizes something that says much about the inability to connect with the realities of the problems Canadians face. Whether it is related to housing, immigration, or even diplomatic relations, it feels as though Trudeau is struggling to bring meaningful solutions. Honestly, if he continues on this path, I don’t think he is going to survive much longer as the leader of Canada.
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