John Robson: On Trudeau’s Point That Principle Trumps Popularity, I Agree

John Robson: On Trudeau’s Point That Principle Trumps Popularity, I Agree
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference in Vancouver on Feb. 20, 2024. The Canadian Press/Ethan Cairns
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Given his poll position, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau led with his chin in saying “My job is not to be popular.” Sneering variants on “Mission accomplished” flew thick and fast. But for once he had an important point. Far too many politicians do what they think will be popular and hope it’s right, and our politics would be dramatically improved if instead they did what they thought was right and hoped it would be popular.
John Robson
John Robson
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John Robson is a documentary filmmaker, National Post columnist, senior fellow at the Aristotle Foundation, contributing editor to the Dorchester Review, and executive director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. His most recent documentary is “The Environment: A True Story.”