Why Does Canada Keep Letting Failed Politicians Speak For Us?

Why do former Canadian politicians continue to represent Canada on the world stage after they've left elected office? This week, former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland published a New York Times opinion piece criticizing Donald Trump and arguing Canada must stand up to the United States. But it raises a much bigger question: who actually speaks for Canada today?In this episode of Tap the Maple, we explore democratic accountability, political legitimacy, and why international media organizations continue turning to former politicians instead of current leaders, business innovators, economists, and everyday Canadians. Is this simply the value of experience, or has Canada's political class become too comfortable speaking on behalf of a country they've already left behind?Join the discussion as we examine the role of former politicians in shaping Canada's image abroad, the difference between free speech and democratic representation, and whether it's time for new Canadian voices to be heard.Do former politicians still represent Canada... or only themselves?#Canada #CanadianPolitics #ChrystiaFreeland #DonaldTrump #MarkCarney #JustinTrudeau #CanadaUS #PoliticalCommentary #CanadianNews #Democracy #Politics #TapTheMaple #BakesOnThings