Fractured Mandate

The article critiques Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government, arguing they have betrayed the progressive hopes of workers and youth who voted for them as an alternative to right-wing figures like Trump. The article focuses on the planned restructuring of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) announced in April 2024, leading to substantial job cuts and a reduction in news coverage. The author views this as an attack on essential public services. Furthermore, the article criticizes the government's budget for increasing military spending while neglecting crucial social programs like healthcare and education. It argues that these policies expose the Liberal government's true agenda of austerity and support for the capitalist class. The piece places blame on the trade unions and the New Democratic Party (NDP) for failing to provide genuine opposition and for facilitating the government's policies. It suggests they have allowed the Liberals to maintain a progressive facade while enacting policies that harm the working class. The author concludes by suggesting workers need to find a real political alternative. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/01/krww-m01.html