Trudeau has opened a path to a democratic future. We'll get there by leaving him behind

In just one year, Justin Trudeau's Liberal government has gone from being an agent of change to a scion of entrenched power. Though the dozens of consultations the Liberals have unleashed are ultimately discrediting the party, they may have already opened the door to a more hopeful and democratic future.

We've heard the story of Trudeau's quick trip from hope to demoralization a few times at this point, but here's a quick recap.