
1. Canadians are growing more divided
Darrell Bricker observes that while Canadian politics is becoming more polarized, it remains less extreme compared to the United States. Historically, Canadians’ focus on national unity, particularly the Quebec question, has suppressed ideological divisions. However, the 2011 and 2015 federal elections marked a shift toward ideological contests, with Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau exemplifying opposite ends of the political spectrum.
