Demonstrating change is done largely through actions rather than words. And while many reasonable people might still find Trudeau’s apology lacking, his tangible actions lend sincerity towards his atonement.

The federal Conservative leader openly disagreed with Bill 21 and was clear that he would never support a similar bill banning religious symbols at the federal level if he were prime minister. So, why now support an Ontario candidate who seems to uphold the banning of religious pluralism in secular society?