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Taking a jab at Trudeau’s dipping approval ratings, the worker predicted that the Liberal Party leader would be voted out.
Trudeau faces backlash from a disgruntled steelworker over high taxes and cost-of-living issues in a tense exchange caught on camera
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got an earful on Friday when a steelworker confronted him during a photo-op at a steel firm in Ontario. The brief exchange, which was caught on camera, showed the growing public frustration over high taxes and the rising cost of living in the country.
The steelworker refused Trudeau’s offer of doughnuts and instead expressed his grievances about high taxes, medical bills, and what he viewed as government handouts to “lazy” individuals. “What about the 40 percent taxes I am paying and I don’t have a doctor?” the worker challenged.
‘Don’t believe you for a second’
Trudeau defended his policies, saying that the recently implemented 25 percent tariffs on China would help secure jobs in the steel industry. He pointed to a multimillion-dollar government investment that he claimed would ensure the worker’s employment “for many years to come.” However, the worker remained skeptical, replying, “I don’t believe you, not for a second.”
The worker shared his struggles to support his family despite holding a full-time job, emphasizing that he pays for his own dental care and is frustrated by the lack of access to healthcare. When Trudeau mentioned a program that allows half a million Canadians to access dental care, the worker retorted, “Yeah, probably like my neighbor who doesn’t go to work because she’s lazy.”
As the exchange continued, the worker predicted that Trudeau would be voted out of office, saying, “I think you are only here for another year.” Trudeau calmly responded, “That’s what elections are for. I look forward to everyone exercising the right to vote.” The worker ultimately walked away, refusing to shake Trudeau’s hand.
The video of their interaction has gone viral, with many Canadians praising the worker for voicing his concerns and others commending Trudeau for his composure. This confrontation comes amid rising public anger over economic issues, as Trudeau’s government faces scrutiny during a cost-of-living crisis. General elections in Canada are scheduled for October next year.
