Shopify Founder Sparks Outrage Over Voting Rights | Canada News

Shopify founder Tobias Lütke’s latest comments have ignited fury online after he suggested voting power should be tied to income tax paid — essentially giving wealthier citizens more political clout — and called politically active Torontans “unemployed, unemployable, and useful idiots.” His remarks, echoing past controversies like hosting Breitbart on Shopify’s platform under the “free speech” banner, have reignited debates about democracy, inequality, and whether money should buy influence — sparking outrage from everyday citizens and critics alike who argue that financial power shouldn’t dictate political voice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/51f7daf0f2e34efa