Impasse between PM Trudeau and dissidents frustrates Liberal grassroots, and a ‘distraction’ to governing, say insiders
The attempt to oust the PM at caucus was ‘unorganized’ and ‘haphazard’ said ex-Liberal staffer Nick McRoberts, but other forms of pressure must be tried because the party can’t win with Trudeau. Meanwhile, pollster Greg Lyle says the longer the infighting continues, the better it is for opposition parties, especially the NDP.
Liberal MPs who spoke at the closed-door caucus showdown on Oct. 23
The Liberal national caucus met on Oct. 23 where sources say about 50 Liberal MPs stood to speak either for and against Justin Trudeau staying on as party leader. Here are some of their names.
B.C. Liberal MP Weiler read a letter to Trudeau and caucus on behalf of dissenting MPs, calling for the prime minister’s resignation
One Liberal MP described the meeting as ‘the first time we’ve had a caucus meeting where people actually spoke their mind.’
Knives out? Liberals grapple with leadership question
Liberal MPs gathered for a national caucus meeting on Oct. 23 where some called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down
Where are the sharp edges in the Liberals’ Cotton Revolution?
Knives seem to have been replaced by quills in this gentle revolt to oust the prime minister.
Finding Canada’s Kamala
If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves his post, who could shepherd the Liberals through the next election?
Liberal caucus should have adopted Reform Act for process to oust Trudeau, says Grit MP Casey
Having the mechanism would provide ‘more structure’ and make any decision ‘a bit more final,’ says Liberal MP John McKay. ‘It may not be a happy result’ but it would be a ‘clear expression’ of the will of caucus.
Liberal sources say it would be a ‘tactical mistake’ if cabinet ministers and MPs shut down Trudeau dissidents at Wednesday’s caucus meeting
Denying the June request for a caucus-wide meeting following the Toronto byelection loss was a mistake, and could have helped the party avoid the current turmoil, says Liberal MP Ken McDonald.
Trudeau and his team need to wake up or be knocked out
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking too many head-on attacks to be able to afford spending any more time focused on internal party drama.
‘Get election ready’: Liberals, Conservatives target base with early election warnings in Facebook ads
The efforts made to reach supporters with a message that an election could come at any time reflects the more unpredictable nature of this Parliament since the fall sitting began.
