We had good reasons to worry about our political culture even before the Trump shooting

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has led, inevitably and justifiably, to calls for reflection on the state of Canada's political culture. But such calls for reflection predate the latest outbreak of political violence in the United States.

We had good reasons to worry about our political culture even before the Trump shooting
Police stand in front of a bearded man waving a large flag - the text, 'F--k Trudeau,' is only half visible within the image.

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has led, inevitably and justifiably, to calls for reflection on the state of Canada's political culture. But such calls for reflection predate the latest outbreak of political violence in the United States.