A word of warning for beleaguered Americans thinking that the True North might be a safe haven: Canada is not immune from the rise of the alt-right that we've been seeing in Europe and the US. Since the Liberals' big sweep in the October 2015 federal election, a fat Trumpster has become the premier of Ontario — and one week ago, the CAQ, an anti-immigrant party, won the provincial election in Quebec.
Coming on top of all the bad news here, this is alarming and kind of depressing. Not because we don't understand that parties run out of steam after awhile — the Liberals had been running Quebec for 15 years — but it just feels like we see emboldened racists and haters everywhere we turn. Like this past weekend, when someone vandalized the Fairfax Jewish Community Center in Virginia.
So take note, you Canada yearners — but also be hopeful. Because yesterday there was a big demonstration against racism in downtown Montreal. Decent people are still around! We cats PURR.
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