A soldier in camouflage gear and helmet holds a riot shield, standing guard in front of a government building—a scene that raises the question: The authoritarian reflex: Will it manifest in Canada? Two other armed guards are visible near the windows.

The authoritarian reflex: Will it manifest in Canada?

A wave of authoritarian populism has been evident in Europe, Britain and the United States over the past few decades. Many Canadians are wondering how these energies might manifest in their own country’s upcoming federal election.

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