Trudeau had to go, say politicians from yesterday to today

Through the deluge of reactions sparked by the announcement of the departure of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, several politicians in the region, former and current, agree that he had no other choice but to withdraw reverence. Whether for the good of the party, or simply to plunge the country into elections as quickly as possible.

It was the right decision to take to bring in new blood, new leadership, a fresh wind to help the party and the government, ultimately, get back on track.believes Rémi Massé, Liberal MP for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia from 2015 to 2019.

His departure was all the more necessary since the message conveyed by the liberal troops had no longer percolated within the population for a year, believes the man who was the first president of the Quebec caucus of PLC under Trudeau from 2015 to 2018.

But what dealt the final blow to the Prime Minister was the attrition caused by his reign which extended over almost ten years, a reign during which the Prime Minister’s office took an important place, sometimes at detriment to the visibility of his own ministers, according to him.

Was the filter too strong? It’s very possible. This could have contributed to disconnecting him from reality. And if the deputies clearly expressed their desire for change, it is probably because they no longer necessarily felt listened to.

Then president of the Quebec caucus of the Liberal Party, Rémi Massé remembers meeting Justin Trudeau on a weekly basis in Ottawa. Every time I asked him for meetings, the door was open. We could talk, and we talked in a very frank and honest way.

At the end of December, the Quebec Liberal caucus came to the conclusion that Mr. Trudeau was no longer the right man to lead the troops during the next elections, like those in the Atlantic and the Ontario.

It cannot evolve against the tide forever, including internally in the Liberal Party of Canadaanalyzes for his part Christian Cyr, who was a political organizer for the last two electoral campaigns of liberal MP Diane LeBouthillier.

The latter did not wish to comment on the departure of her leader, just like her next opponent in Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine–Listuguj, the Bloc member Kristina Michaud.

By appearing before the media at his residence on Monday, Justin Trudeau put an end to weeks of suspense after calls for his resignation which multiplied in Liberal ranks.

In the turmoil since the resounding departure of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, the Prime Minister explained that he could no longer continue under the circumstances, despite his temperament. fighteras he called it.

The country deserves a clear and real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I have to focus on internal battles, I cannot be the best option in these electionssaid Justin Trudeau.

The opposition wants elections

It was time that Justin Trudeau gives up his place as Liberal leader, according to Conservative MP Bernard Généreux. In addition to once again calling for quick elections, the elected representative for Montmagny—L’Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup also accuses the Prime Minister of plunging the country into a precarious position by suspending the work of Parliament, eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration in the United States.

[Justin Trudeau] puts us in a position that will save the butts of the Liberal Party, not the butts of Canadiansrails MP Généreux, who cannot digest the extension of the work of the House of Commons until March 24. This gives the Liberals time to reposition themselves at the expense of Canadians!

The procedure has the effect of suspending all activities of the House and its committees, which means that no law will be adopted in the coming weeks in Ottawa.

In the meantime, Bernard Généreux points out that President-elect Donald Trump could carry out his threat to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian exports, which places the country in a vulnerable position as he has never been in its historyaccording to him.

That’s 100 days where we can’t properly prepare to face this threat. This is absolutely unacceptable!

Moreover, regardless of who succeeds Justin Trudeau at the head of the party and the country, it will be the same, foresees the MP, who reiterates his wish to see elections be called quickly.

No matter who is at the head of the party, it remains the same party; a centralizing government which has never stopped its interference in recent yearsadds Maxime Blanchette-Joncas, MP for Rimouski-Neigette–Témiscouata–Les Basques of the Bloc Québécois. I believe the only way to remedy this would be to call an election.

Meanwhile, it is time for reflection and reorganization for the liberal troops, say activists in the region. Mr. Trudeau said it, he has always been combative, but we must remain combative and not abandon the ideals and objectives that we still have.warns Christian Cyr.

In this spirit, the Liberal Party announced that it will bring together its members in the National Council this week to begin the pan-Canadian democratic process of selecting a new party leader.

The former president of the Quebec liberal caucus, Rémi Massé, welcomes the pan-Canadian aspect and competitive of this rapid race for the leadership, but is worried that the Prime Minister will become a lame duck until March 24.

What I personally would have liked is that we could find someone who could play the role on an interim basis, very quickly so as not to leave a gap for too long.

Which legs of Justin Trudeau in the region?

The entry into office of Prime Minister Trudeau in 2015 allowed the Liberals to extend their presence east of Quebec for the first time in around fifteen years. Diane LeBouthillier and Rémi Massé were elected the same year, the latter having however been defeated in 2019 by Bloc member Kristina Michaud.

Liberal activists wanted to highlight Justin Trudeau’s political legacy for the Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie and Îles-de-la-Madeleine regions. Liberal organizer Christian Cyr discusses, among other things, his accomplishments in regional development, sports and leisure.

Thanks to him, I was able to move many issues forward… Investments in ports – the Carleton wharf –, the belvedere route, Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Mont-Jolilists Rémi Massé for his part.