Trudeau’s Vanishing Act Is Lesson to Unpopular Politicians Everywhere [Video]

In the final months of his time in office, Justin Trudeau seemed to vanish — not just from public life, but from the consciousness of Canadian voters. A decade after he swept to power on a wave of progressive optimism, Trudeau’s quiet retreat from politics marked a stunning turn for a leader who once symbolized a global liberal resurgence.

His vanishing act, while voluntary, was also driven by widespread voter dissatisfaction. Yet it also became a pivotal moment for the Canadian Liberal Party, which rebounded sharply, turning what had seemed like a certain Conservative victory just three months ago into a shocking comeback win for the Liberals.

A Legacy Fades

When Trudeau announced his resignation from the doorstep of Rideau Cottage on January 6 — the same location where he once delivered daily COVID-19 updates during the pandemic — it closed a remarkable chapter of Canadian politics. “This country deserves a real choice in the next election,” Trudeau said then. “I cannot be the best …