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Philosopher King or Fellow Traveller: A Look at Pierre Trudeau’s Legacy

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Philosopher King or Fellow Traveller: A Look at Pierre Trudeau’s Legacy
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau gets a round of applause from Liberal MPs in the House of Commons after signing an accord with the provincial premiers during constitutional talks, in Ottawa on Nov. 5, 1981. CP Photo/Fred Chartrand
C.P. Champion
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Former prime minister Pierre Trudeau has been described by some as a brilliant philosopher king. With decades now having passed since his tenure, it’s worth examining whether the impact of his policies matches that description.

C.P. Champion
C.P. Champion
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C.P. Champion, Ph.D., is the author of two books, was a fellow of the Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen's University in 2021, and edits The Dorchester Review magazine, which he founded in 2011.
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