Why did Trudeau welcome Italy's far-right government? w/Peter Smith

Expats & Allies

We're joined by Peter Smith of the Canada Anti-Hate Network to discuss why Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warmly congratulated far-right leader Giorgia Meloni's election victory in Italy last fall, and what newly obtained documents tell us about the balancing act between diplomacy and criticizing right-wing extremism on the world stage.

Music credit: "Fluidity," by tobylane.

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