Just over 100 days into his term, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney is taking aim at the size of the state while ramping up military spending. He’s launched a whole-of-government review, pushing deep cuts, deregulation, and a $9 billion boost to defense.
As usual, the “damage reduction candidate” is going about doing damage because they’re tactful and effective. Whereas the “dangerous candidate” probably wouldn’t have gotten half of their agenda done because they’re too busy bloviating.