Share this Story: Matt Gurney: Justin Trudeau's G7 mask hypocrisy is a symptom of deeper rot in our political systemMatt Gurney: Justin Trudeau's G7 mask hypocrisy is a symptom of deeper rot in our political system This is all part of a broader trend: our politics is increasingly separated from governing Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP; PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFPArticle content “Ugh, check out the hypocrisy,” is a saying I’ve heard a lot since photos emerged of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau taking his mask on and off like a costume at last weekend’s G7 summit in the United Kingdom. Try refreshing your browser, or Matt Gurney: Justin Trudeau's G7 mask hypocrisy is a symptom of deeper rot in our political system Back to video But the photos didn’t really show hypocrisy; they showed a typical day in the life of Canada’s image-obsessed Liberal government, which is itself a part of a political culture that’s thoroughly meme-ified. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Shopping essentials Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Source: National Post June 15, 2021 18:11 UTC