Confronting Illiberalism examines the defining features of Canadian liberal democracy and the growing anti-liberal behaviours and developments that undermine or challenge their foundation.

Peter MacKinnon is president emeritus of the University of Saskatchewan, an officer of the Order of Canada, and a senior fellow of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.

Foreword
Introduction
1. In Freedom’s Name
2. The Decline of Politics
3. Confronting Hate
4. The Challenge of Inequality
5. Expectations of Democracy: Institutions, Trust, and Accountability
6. Overview and Conclusion
Afterword
Notes
Index