TL;DR:

Canada’s wealthy tech executives, once liberal allies, now support conservatives like Pierre Poilievre and operate a WhatsApp group titled “Build Canada” aimed at influencing politics. Their activities, including linking to controversial media and political figures, highlight concerns about financial impact on democracy similar to the U.S.

Synopsis:

The document discusses how a group of Canada’s wealthy tech executives, previously liberal supporters, are now aligning with conservative politics, particularly Pierre Poilievre. A recent article from The Logic reveals that these tech leaders, including Shopify executives Tobias Lütke and Kaz Nejatian, engage in a WhatsApp group chat called “Build Canada.” This group aims to influence Canadian politics potentially, with upcoming elections in play. Notably, a Shopify VP is taking a leave of absence to work on this political initiative. The tech execs’ social media activities show support for figures like Trump and controversial platforms, raising concerns about their political intentions. Additional reports link them to right-wing media, as Kaz Nejatian helped establish a website known for contentious content, supported by his wife, Candice Malcolm. On the political front, Pierre Poilievre praises Shopify, and his wife has been linked to their professional and personal circles. The text argues that the convergence of significant financial power and political influence seen in tech leaders could impact Canadian politics similarly to events in the U.S., with potential repercussions for democratic processes.