Atlantic Grits open to ‘practical’ leadership candidate who gets rural Canada, say local Liberals
The carbon tax remains a non-starter in the region, says Abacus Data’s Kelly Bennett, as it’s become ‘a symbol of broader discontent, and misunderstanding of Atlantic Canadians.’
Changes to Liberal leadership rules ‘thin silver lining’ amid foreign interference cloud, says national security expert Carvin
Liberal Party organizer and strategist Angelo Bakoulas says restricting the vote to members with permanent residency or citizenship was ‘the only choice.’
Drawing the wrong conclusions
The Liberals have mistaken their party as too ‘woke’ instead of realizing the problem is their policies aren’t enough for the working class.
Israel happy to wait for potential Conservative government, says former Canadian envoy
‘I do hope that some of the policies will change, and the sooner the better,’ Israeli Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed says of Ottawa’s approach to his country.
Trudeau brought down by his political fragility
When anxiety is the population’s dominant emotion, voters want leaders who show strength instead of empathy, toughness instead of sensitivity. Trudeau’s political fragility is a byproduct of his personality.
Political leaders urged to stand up to ‘a bully like Trump’ as U.S. president-elect threatens Canada’s sovereignty, economy
Liberal MP John McKay says ‘Canadian nationalism is going to reassert itself,’ while Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says ‘we don’t have to tolerate a bully.’
After intense caucus pressure, Trudeau announces plans to resign as Liberal leader, prorogues Parliament
Justin Trudeau has faced calls from an increasing number of MPs, including the Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada regional caucuses, to step down as Liberal leader.
As Trudeau reflects on his political future, a flurry of post-Trudeau leadership politics already unfolding behind the scenes
Some Liberals are already ‘jockeying’ for the interim leader’s position, say Liberal MPs.
A Chrystia carol: House wraps for the holidays as spectre of Freeland’s bombshell resignation haunts Liberal caucus
As the House rises for 2024, Liberal backbenchers get their turn in the spotlight following the fallout from Chrystia Freeland’s cabinet resignation.
Brown’s testimony on Tory race suggests need for fresh inquiry into alleged Indian government meddling: Sikh Coalition rep
The Brampton mayor’s remarks demonstrate the need to ‘get to the bottom of what’s going on,’ says Liberal MP Pam Damoff.
