Let the political games begin.
With Justin Trudeau’s decision to step down, the unofficial race to replace him is on.
By convention in Canada’s parliamentary system of democracy, whoever leads the party that holds the confidence of the House of Commons becomes prime minister.
So the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Had Prime Minister Justin Trudeau done what his caucus, members of his party, the polls, the Canadian people, his horoscope, and that guy screaming obscenities outside the Winners at Parliament Hill all suggested six months ago and stepped down then, there might have been a way for the Liberal Party to avoid total annihilation. The by-election in the St. Paul’s riding in Toronto back in June was about as clear a sign as the electorate is capable of delivering outside of a normal election that there is no way back – not without a change at the top – but Mr. Trudeau, nevertheless, persisted.
"Justin Trudeau: The Fall of a Globalist Puppet"
"I intend to resign as Prime Minister after the Party selects its next Leader…" – Justin Trudeau.
The man who betrayed Canadian values, divided a nation, and left a legacy of failure. Trudeau, the WORST Prime Minister in… pic.twitter.com/4hLow83lmI
— Jim Ferguson (@JimFergusonUK) January 6, 2025
As most Canadians settled in for a well-deserved holiday break, embracing the tranquility of the season, a different scene unfolded behind the scenes of the Liberal Party. While families gathered around festive tables, Liberal operatives past and present, under the guise of championing a Chrystia Freeland leadership bid, were engaged in a frenzied campaign of their own.
In an announcement that came as no surprise, Justin Trudeau declared Monday morning that he is stepping down as Canada’s prime minister.
Montreal, Canada – “Sunny ways, my friends. Sunny ways.”
That’s how Justin Trudeau, smiling widely and waving to a crowd of supporters, began his 2015 victory speech, just hours after his Liberal Party secured a surprise majority in Canada’s general elections.
We know. Trust us.
He swept into parliament at the helm of surprise majority, promising change, hope and “sunny ways” as he charmed Canadians and much of the world with a brand that sought to embrace feminism, welcome refugees and reset Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples.
Nearly 10 years later, however, Justin Trudeau’s political career has come to a halt, with the 53-year-old on Monday announcing his decision to step down.
“Last night over dinner, I told my kids about the decision I’m sharing with you today,” he said, adding that while he was a “fighter” he saw no path forward. “This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election.”
With all the uncertainty about just exactly who is leading the Liberal party, and when an election might be called, one thing is crystal clear: Governor General Mary Simon was wrong to approve Prime Minister Justin’s Trudeau’s request to prorogue Parliament. She should have flat out refused.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was not a fact of nature. He was a choice made by the Canadian public. Now that he’s leaving, we’d better learn from the ordeal.
Trudeau should have been done in 2021. Or 2019. Instead, on Jan. 6, 2025, he announced his plan to resign as prime minister upon the selection of a new Liberal leader, which will happen while Parliament is prorogued until March 24. He’s finally awoken to the cold feelings of his own people: December saw the Atlantic Liberal caucus call for the prime minister to resign, as well as most of the Ontario Liberal caucus, who no doubt have been anxiously watching their party plummet in the polls.
Submissions from BCF readers
This is great. @fancypants_s https://t.co/oaCBCr4PLF
— Patti Jo (@TheSupeHero) January 6, 2025
To the Patriotic Canadian Truckers, THIS Dictator and tyrant who wrongly called you ‘Terrorists’ and Froze your bank accounts and arrested you for fighting to restore your rights, is FINALLY BEING SHOWN THE DOOR! History will not be kind to him.
Onward!
I couldn’t agree more… https://t.co/UE1CGZBrAH
— Rob Schneider (@RobSchneider) January 6, 2025
They seem so sad at the CBC. pic.twitter.com/sHwGI7N8J0
— Joe Warmington (@joe_warmington) January 6, 2025
9 f*cking years of that clown telling us he’s making life more affordable, diversity is our strength, Canadians know, Canadians understand, Canada’s culture changes, the national anthem is wrong, we’re wrong, we don’t think the right way, we’re unacceptable, we’re fringe, if we…
— Ryan Gerritsen (@ryangerritsen) January 6, 2025
Jan 6:
– Kamala has to certify election
– Trudeau steps downIt’s official, there are now 13 days of Christmas.
— The Drunk Republican (@DrunkRepub) January 6, 2025
Trump on Justin Trudeau: "They say he's the son of Fidel Castro" pic.twitter.com/dhxXKmZ6Ap
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) January 6, 2025
Live footage of Frank Graves pic.twitter.com/O0nWiGcKSm
— Canada Proud (@WeAreCanProud) January 6, 2025
h/t patthedog, Patti Jo, Andycanuck Miss Trixie and Mauser
OTTAWA—Justin Trudeau, the Liberal leader who governed as prime minister of Canada for nine years, is stepping down, triggering a leadership race to replace him in advance of a federal election that could come within weeks.
Trudeau’s decision to quit, driven out by his fellow caucus MPs after a brutal six months and a more than yearlong nosedive in public opinion polls, was taken after three weeks of what he called “reflection.”
Trudeau, 53, had long insisted publicly and privately up until three weeks ago that he would lead the party in the next election and defeat the Conservatives under Pierre Poilievre.
A very special musical interlude for a very special almost-quitter.
This song was meant for Justin (not safe for the office or some such thing):
Canadian content but just as apt:
Does anyone remember the 16 tons of personal protective equipment Justin handed to his Chinese bosses?
I do:
Once upon a time it looked like nothing could ever go wrong for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He was the fairytale prince of international politics and wife Sophie was his equally perfect princess.
Young, tall, unfeasibly good-looking, he and his ex-TV presenter and personal shopper wife had three beautiful children to match and a shared mission to change the world – one woke step at a time.
h/t Shasta
What happened last night?
The conservatives were defeated by a party lead by the dumbest Prime Minister Canada will ever have.
That’s what happened.
I don’t know why for certain, others may, but that won’t stop me from taking a stab at it anyway.
The ususal suspects certainly played a role.
When you promise the national broadcaster a truckload of money you can be assured of favourable campaign coverage, complete with eye watering double standards.
Canada’s media is like an incestuous family with the CBC as MotherCorp, they’re all in on it.
All parties, all leaders have a shelf life.
The CPC lost its populist appeal, they became as all governing parties must, “the government”.
My personal tipping point was the TFW scandal, a fiasco which continues to this day. (Note I did vote for them last night just the same.)
Outsourcing immigration to corporate interests allowing them to suppress wages was probably a bad idea in retrospect.
I am surprised that the TFW failed to register as an election issue.
This is likely because it touched on the 3rd rail, well one of the multiple 3rd rails that criss-cross Canada’s political landscape; immigration.
Elections and the business of governance are all about divide and conquer and in Canada that’s achieved by official multiculturalism.
All the parties use this con-game to pay off their designated ethnic strongmen in return for votes, except they call it outreach not bribery.
They will claim that such “diversity” makes us stronger.
That same “diversity” has made Great Britain so “strong” that the government has launched a program to root out Muslim extremists who have infiltrated the public sphere.
Others trace their loss of faith and the CPC demise to their treatment of the military, as valid a reason as any, each one personal.
There are as many reasons as there are Liberal MP’s I imagine.
The Original. (The more things change…)
PS. The comments on the original are interesting, go say hello to your 2015 selves!
Update:
Livestream: Justin Trudeau will announce resignation plan, prorogue Parliament: source
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is holding a news conference this morning to announce he’s stepping down as Liberal leader, sources tell CBC News.
Sources, who spoke to CBC on the condition they not be named, said Trudeau will stay on until his successor is chosen.
Trudeau will speak at 10:45 a.m. at Rideau Cottage, a news release from the Prime Minister’s Office said.
