Episode 20: Trudeau Steps Down, We Step Up

Written By Andrea McCoy

Change is constant and inevitable, but nowhere is it more palpable than in the realm of politics. The recent resignation of Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, marks a pivotal moment, not just for the nation's political landscape but for every Canadian citizen. It prompts a dialogue on the far-reaching implications for disadvantaged and minority communities, and casts a spotlight on the cascading effects of political transitions.

For many Canadians, government promises are like maple syrup on a rock—sweet, but useless. Marginalized communities, especially people of colour, have long known better than to bank on a system built without them in mind. Instead, they’ve survived by leaning on their own networks for care, resources, and resilience, while Eurocentric institutions continued their same old tune.

Now, with political uncertainty looming, it’s time to look to those communities for guidance. They’ve been navigating hostile systems forever, and their advocacy, survival strategies, and lived realities hold the keys to rethinking our political and social approach. If we want to thrive in this new era, we need to step out of silos and into collective action—because together is the only way forward.

Andrea McCoy https://www.janklin.ca
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