The reviews are in: Trudeau shows leadership with plan for real change
September 18, 2015
CALGARY, AB – Justin Trudeau showed leadership in tonight’s debate with a plan for real change from Harper:
John Stall (680 News):
“Trudeau makes an authentic case for deficit spending for growth. Buy in or buy out, but he’s not pulling punches.”
Chantal Hébert:
“As I sit here, I hear my francophone colleagues saying Justin Trudeau did really well tonight.” (CBC, The National, September 17, 2015)
Perry Bellegarde (National Chief, Assembly of First Nations):
“Ok! Justin Trudeau acknowledges the importance that First Nations play in growing Canada’s economy.”
Naheed Nenshi (Mayor of Calgary):
“JT makes a brilliant point about now being the perfect time to invest in infrastructure (OK, he’s quoting me).”
Frédéric Boily (University of Alberta):
“As early as October 20th if we have a Liberal government there is a feeling that things will start moving ahead.” (Radio Canada, September 17, 2015)
Barry McLoughlin (President of McLoughlin Media):
“Justin Trudeau, in terms of expectation, passion, especially on the economy, I think he probably rose higher…” (CPAC, September 17, 2015)
Michael Den Tandt (National Post):
“Trudeau scores there with his foray on refugees.”
Brian Milner (Globe and Mail Economics Writer):
“Running small deficits perfectly acceptable if it means investing in future growth. Benefits would accrue to those footing the bill.”
Naheed Nenshi (Mayor of Calgary):
“2nd big punch of night from JT: ‘Harper claims to be Alberta’s best friend but has hurt oil sector. With friends like these…’”
Emmett Macfarlane (Maclean’s):
“Bonus points to Trudeau for at least mentioning importance of Indigenous Peoples to the Canadian economy.”
Robert Bernier (École nationale d’administration publique) :
“Trudeau clearly won the debate tonight followed by Stephen Harper and Mulcair in third place.”
All unlisted sources: Twitter, September 17, 2015