Manitoba politicians react to Justin Trudeau’s resignation

Political reactions are pouring into Manitoba following the announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.

His colleague and MP for the Saint-Boniface-Saint-Vital riding, Daniel Vandal, who was a minister in the Trudeau government until the last reshuffle last December, says on respect his decision to step down as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.

He adds that he wishes thank for his leadership and recognizes the government’s achievements during the pandemic, the support offered to families, and the implementation of the Canadian Carbon Rebate.

Daniel Vandal, who is not seeking another mandate, greets especially work [du] government in favor of reconciliation with indigenous peoples, which will serve as a reference for future governments.

Sports Minister and Liberal MP for Winnipeg South, Terry Duguid, recognizes Justin Trudeau’s leadership which helped guide us through challenges and strengthened our commitment to a more inclusive, sustainable and prosperous nation.

For his part, the Liberal MP for Winnipeg South Centre, Ben Carr, who requested Justin Trudeau’s resignation in a letter on social media on Friday, underlines his immense contribution au Canada and thanks him for his contribution to public service. He also greets the significant sacrifices of his family.

We must have a lot of gratitude for the Prime Minister and thank him for his contribution to the country. It’s not easy what he did todayhe added in an interview later in the day.

Mr. Carr says the Prime Minister’s decision marks a turning point for the party. It’s natural for governments to face change and have to regain the trust of Canadians. We are going to have a leadership race that will be short and intense, but which will be significanthe emphasizes.

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In addition to announcing his resignation as leader of the Liberals, Justin Trudeau announced that work in the House of Commons will be extended until March 24.

The Conservative MP for Portage-Lisgar, Branden Leslie, deplores this decision, which received the approval of the Governor General of Canada.

Instead of giving Canadians the election they want, the Liberals who supported his disastrous policies for nine years kicked him out of self-interest, hoping to protect their pensions and paychecks.it says on X.

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Just like his leader, Pierre Poilievre, he is calling for elections to be called as quickly as possible.

For the NDP MP for Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Niki Ashton, Justin Trudeau did not show common sense that when he was forced to do so by the NDPshe writes about X. She believes that he is ends and also describes a possible arrival in power of Pierre Poilievre as disastrous.

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For her part, the NDP MP for Winnipeg Centre, Leah Gazan, recalls that parliamentary work has been paralyzed for several months. She claims not be surprised by Justin Trudeau’s resignation.

I’m ready for the election, no matter when it’s called. This is a good opportunity for me to focus on what voters have to sayshe says in an interview with -.

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Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham notes the good working relationship he had with Prime Minister Trudeau and shared priorities. In the same breath, he adds that no matter who the Prime Minister is, Winnipeg’s priorities remain the same.

“My role and that of council is to highlight those priorities and work with the premier, whoever he is, to make sure that the upgrade of the North End water treatment plant happens, to make Winnipeg more safe and have more housing built,” he said during a press scrum.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is expected to respond later today.

With information from Bartley Kives and Maggie Wilcox