Catherine McKenna, a former federal environment minister under Justin Trudeau, is the first Liberal to openly advocate for her former leader’s departure and a change at the top of the pyramid.
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“The Prime Minister can be proud of his heritage, but this is new ideas, new energy and a new leader,” said Mr.me McKenna in a written statement sent to Newspaper.
If Justin Trudeau passes the torch, the Liberal Party of Canada (PLC) has a better chance of defeating Pierre Poilevre’s Conservatives, a former minister says.
“The stakes are very high in this election, especially when it comes to the economy and climate,” says Catherine McKenna, who today runs her own environmental foundation, Climate and Natural Solutions.
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Catherine McKenna
“The Liberal Party is no one’s business. It’s about him sustaining and improving the lives of Canadians.
Toronto-St. Balls, on Monday, added to speculation surrounding Justin Trudeau’s position within his party and government.
Report of Mme McKenna will do nothing to appease liberals who are reluctant to speak out against their leader. On the contrary, several Liberal ministers have publicly criticized Mr.
Key stakeholders seem to be well aware of the impact his ouster could have.
“I’ve learned that sometimes you have to say uncomfortable things. I understand that some people are not happy. This is life,” she wrote on her X account on Friday morning, shortly after sending her statement to the media.
Catherine McKenna was the first minister responsible for the environment since Justin Trudeau’s Liberals came to power in 2015. He remained in office until 2021 and – to everyone’s surprise – chose not to run again.
