‘We can’t afford to ignore trade-offs anymore’: Eric Lombardi on the consequences of prioritizing luxury opinions in Canadian politics

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford during the First Minister Meeting in Ottawa, March 21, 2025. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press.

In this edition of Hub Hits, Eric Lombardi discusses his recent article at The Hub and explains how the government has made virtue a focal point in public policy, disregarding the pressing policy priorities that impact the lives of Canadians. He contends that the government has to acknowledge trade-offs in public policy before it can achieve meaningful progress.

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