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Canada's justice minister warns that prioritizing short-term politics over strong institutions threatens democracy at home and abroad.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser warned at the Halifax International Security Forum that strong, independent institutions like a free press and impartial courts are vital to protecting democracy, stressing that prioritizing short-term political gains over long-term stability weakens democratic foundations.
Speaking alongside U.S.
Senator Kevin Cramer, he cautioned that appeals to narrow political bases and a global retreat from shared prosperity risk eroding public trust in democratic systems, threatening stability in Canada and worldwide.
While not naming individuals, he highlighted the dangers of unchecked power and the need for institutional resilience amid rising global challenges.
El ministro de justicia de Canadá advierte que dar prioridad a la política a corto plazo por encima de instituciones sólidas amenaza la democracia en el país y en el extranjero.