Former British Columbia Premier Christy Clark has decided not to run for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada (PLC).
“Friends, I have made the difficult decision to step back. […] There is simply not enough time to build a successful campaign and for me to reach French-speaking Canadians in their language,” she wrote in a statement on her website written entirely in English, except for the words ” Thanks a lot “.
Christy Clark was leader of the Liberal Party of British Columbia and premier of that province between 2011 and 2017. Her support for Jean Charest in the most recent leadership race of the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) and contradictory statements to This subject has hit the headlines in recent days in Canadian media.
The politician, however, blames the timing of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation, causing a too-rapid race for his succession.
Mme Clark had until January 23 to formalize his candidacy for the leadership race of the Liberal Party of Canada, made necessary by the announcement of the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last Monday. The Liberal Party published the rules for a two-month speed race last Thursday, which notably include an admission fee of $350,000 for candidates.
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