Jen Gerson on the Chaos in Canada

If you follow Canadian politics — and even if you don’t — you probably know that we are in a historic moment in this country. Just over a week ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he would be resigning as leader of the Liberal Party and intended to step down as prime minister as soon as a new leader was in place. Our Parliament is now prorogued until March 24, at a time of heightened tensions with the United States. My guest on the podcast today is a veteran Canadian journalist. She returns to the show to unpack all of the mind-boggling developments. Jen Gerson is co-founder and co-editor of The Line, a popular Canadian commentary platform. Jen Gerson is my guest, today on Lean Out. Transcript to come for paid subscribers. Lean Out with Tara Henley is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Lean Out with Tara Henley at tarahenley.substack.com/subscribe