Liberal Party of Canada: Former Minister of Justin Trudeau Calls for His Resignation

Former federal environment minister under Justin Trudeau, Catherine McKenna, is the first Liberal to openly advocate for the departure of her former leader and for a change at the top of the pyramid.

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“The Prime Minister can be proud of his heritage, but it is time for new ideas, new energy and a new leader,” says Mr.^me McKenna in a written statement sent to the Journal.

The former minister suggests that the Liberal Party of Canada (PLC) would have a better chance of beating Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives if Justin Trudeau passed the torch.

“The stakes in this election are too high, particularly when it comes to the economy and the climate,” says Catherine McKenna, who now runs her own environmental foundation, Climate and Nature Solutions.

“The Liberal Party is not the business of one person. It’s about the values ​​he stands for and improving the lives of Canadians.”

The surprise and heartbreaking defeat of the Liberals in the riding of Toronto–St. Paul’s on Monday increased speculation surrounding Justin Trudeau’s place within his party and the government.

M’s statement^me McKenna will do nothing to appease the Liberals, who are reluctant to speak out against their leader. On the contrary, several Liberal ministers have publicly reiterated their unwavering support for Mr. Trudeau.

The main interested party seems well aware of the impact that her exit could have.

“I’ve learned that sometimes you have to say uncomfortable things. I understand that some people are not happy. That’s life,” she wrote on her X account Friday morning, shortly after sending her statement to the media.

Catherine McKenna was the first environment minister after Justin Trudeau’s Liberals came to power in 2015. She remained in office until 2021, having surprisingly chosen not to run again.