Trudeau’s slow exit angers opposition, calls for election
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Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement has sparked celebration among conservatives worldwide, yet his departure strategy has drawn criticism for potentially extending his grip on power.
Rather than stepping down immediately, Trudeau has outlined a lengthy transition process, stating he’ll remain in office until the Liberal Party selects its new leader. The procedure, according to Trudeau, will require weeks just to establish guidelines, before even beginning the actual leadership selection.
Adding to the controversy, Parliament will be prorogued during this period, effectively preventing any potential no-confidence votes that could force an immediate change in leadership.
The Canadian truckers won.
Justin Trudeau lost.pic.twitter.com/NRVrZu6V1y
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 6, 2025
The Conservative opposition has expressed strong disapproval of these tactics. Pierre Poilievre, who leads the Conservative Party, has criticized the Liberal Party for desperately maintaining their position of authority.
“Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative Party leader, said Mr. Trudeau must call an immediate snap election to allow Canadians to ‘take back control’ of their lives after months of political instability.”
Poilievre has framed the upcoming election as a crucial decision on Trudeau’s controversial Carbon Tax policy, which imposes an $80 (£44.50) charge per ton of petroleum.
Good riddance to failed Canadian dictator Justin Trudeau. Never forget what this Communist coward did to Canadians during Covid. pic.twitter.com/9dftXgPQeW
— Gain of Fauci (@DschlopesIsBack) January 6, 2025
“‘Everything’s out of control, and now the government is out of control’, he said. ‘This cannot go on. Canadians can take back control of their lives and their country’.”
The current timeline suggests Parliament will remain suspended throughout the Liberal party’s leadership contest, with activities resuming no earlier than March 24. This extended break has raised eyebrows, with Poilievre advocating for an immediate election instead.
“Mr. Trudeau’s decision to prorogue parliament is therefore likely to prove controversial, and could be challenged in the courts.
[…] His critics are likely to argue that he has sent MPs home to avoid a confidence vote, giving his party time to elect a more popular leader and recover its ratings before the election. A federal vote must be held by Oct 20.”
