The resignation of the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, from his post as leader of the Liberal Party has sparked numerous reactions from the political class in Quebec.
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This is particularly the case of the mayor of Quebec, Bruno Marchand, who was one of the first to react to this announcement on Monday.
“It is important to highlight the dedication that is necessary to be elected for more than sixteen years to the Canadian Parliament,” he wrote on Blue Sky, a few moments after Mr. Trudeau’s speech.
“Time will allow us to recognize Canada’s progress during Mr. Trudeau’s nine years as Prime Minister.”
It is important to highlight the dedication that is necessary to be elected for more than sixteen years to the Canadian Parliament. Time will allow us to recognize Canada’s progress during Mr. Trudeau’s nine years as Prime Minister.
— Bruno Marchand (@brunomarchand.bsky.social) January 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
For her part, the mayor of Montreal affirmed that “Justin Trudeau has always been an ally of Montreal. His government’s support in the construction of non-market housing, the fight against poverty, as well as its support in the extension of the blue line and the financing of the Grand Parc de l’Ouest, have made the difference. he declared on X.
She also praised “his significant efforts on gun control.”
“When governments support cities, they can achieve great things,” she added.
