'Privileged' Justin Trudeau accused of colonialist attitude over boxing match
by Ashifa Kassam in Toronto from World news | The Guardian on (#2XMQW)
Account of how 2012 match against fellow politician Patrick Brazeau came about doesn't square with vows to repair Canada's relationship with indigenous people
In one corner stood Canada's youngest senator, heavily tattooed and armed with a black belt in karate. In the other stood a lanky Justin Trudeau, the underdog whom bookies were giving 3-1 odds against.
That 2012 boxing match marked a pivotal moment in Trudeau's political career. But his account of the episode is now raising eyebrows, after he offered a glimpse into his decision to take on indigenous politician Patrick Brazeau.
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