Why Young Canadian Men Are Swinging Conservative

A growing number of young Canadian men are shifting right politically, reshaping the country's political landscape. Here's why it's happening and what it means for the next election.

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A political shift is underway in Canada: young men under 30 are now the most likely demographic to

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vote Conservative.

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Influencers like Adam Beattie, aka Robin Skies, are leading the charge on TikTok, voicing frustration over crime, housing,

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and what they see as a broken system.

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Beattie says, 'I want a job.

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I want a house.

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I want a family.

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I want safety.' With traditional media restricted on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, TikTok has become a key

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source of political content.

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Influencers like Mario Zelaya and Matty DiMillo are going viral, shaping opinions with short, punchy videos.

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A recent report found that just 100 accounts generated 75% of all political views on TikTok in Canada.

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The Liberals are making a push in Calgary, a longtime Conservative stronghold.

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With new candidates like Corey Hogan and Priti Obhrai-Martin, and strong turnout at rallies, they hope to flip

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key ridings.

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'Progressives across Calgary are uniting,' said candidate Lindsay Luhnau.

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Foreign interference is a growing concern, especially in diverse cities like Brampton.

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Reports link China and India to disinformation campaigns targeting candidates.

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Mayor Patrick Brown admitted to being influenced by Indian officials during a past leadership bid.

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Community leaders are calling for transparency and accountability.

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As working-class voters shift right, unions are struggling to keep up.

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The Canadian Labour Congress launched a new platform, but most private-sector workers aren’t unionized and don’t hear from

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labour groups.

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Experts say unions need to modernize and expand their political reach to stay relevant.