I’m hoping Trump finds the Panama Canal more interesting than the Rideau
When would the prime minister, or enough Liberals around him, have had the chance to make a leadership change that wasn’t too disruptive? And what would that mean now?
Beyond Trudeau: a chance to rethink Canadian democracy
In this pivotal moment, Canada can redefine a vision for civic engagement, rebuild trust in government, and transform division into dialogue.
‘He’s our best bet’: several Liberal MPs urging Finance Minister LeBlanc to rethink decision not to seek Liberal leadership
A number of Liberal MPs are urging newly-minted Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc to reconsider his decision not to seek the party’s top job, with Liberal MP Judy Sgro leading the charge by starting a “draft Dominic” movement. “I’m doing everything I can to try to [convince him to] reconsider,” said Sgro (Humber River-Black Creek, Ont.) […]
Justin Trudeau’s final act: a tragedy of his own making
History won’t only remember Justin Trudeau for the early triumphs or the transformative programs like pharmacare and dental care that Jagmeet Singh squeezed out of him. It’ll also be for his resignation made too late and the effects it caused.
Trudeau bites the dust
Justin Trudeau’s resignation is the delayed consequence of a row with then-deputy Chrystia Freeland over the weak response to Donald Trump’s threat to slap a 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian exports to the United States.
Looking back on the good and bad of Trudeau’s years in power
Justin Trudeau will be remembered for many things: rebuilding the Liberal Party, many ethics scandals, a gender-balanced cabinet, ministerial exits, and key policy moves like carbon pricing, child care, and immigration.
Legislation off life support
Twenty-five government bills before the House of Commons died on the Order Paper when Parliament was prorogued until March 24.
Businessman and former Grit MP Baylis first out of the gate to announce bid for Liberal leadership
Frank Baylis, a successful businessman and former Montreal Liberal MP, says he wants to run. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is also considering running for the Liberal leadership, say party sources.
The PM who walked into the cold: a dispatch from Trudeau’s resignation announcement
Given the months of speculation, the internal unrest, and the dire polls, Justin Trudeau’s announcement seemed almost as inevitable as Ottawa enduring chilly weather in January.
Full transcript of Justin Trudeau’s resignation remarks
‘Last night, over dinner, I told my kids about the decision that I’m sharing with you today: I intend to resign as party leader—as prime minister—after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide competitive process.’
