Part 14/16:
Support, Opposition, and Political Divides
Regarding political support, only about 30% of Canadians who voted in the last election supported Prime Minister Trudeau, yet centralized electoral systems favor the ruling party. Nick explains that regional divides—urban centers supporting Trudeau versus rural and western regions opposing him—contribute to the current discord.
Parties like the New Democratic Party (NDP) tend to align with Trudeau’s policies, framing the movement as extremist, while conservatives like Pierre Poilievre support the protesters' call for liberty and personal choice. The political landscape is deeply divided, but widespread grassroots support remains strong among ordinary Canadians.