I can’t help but reminisce that my Canadian Politics Prof Wally Fox-Decent would have referred to this (in cerebral poli sci terms) as a ‘doozy’. Thanks for jumping on it so fast.
Good discussion, thanks for putting it out. Not having had time to watch it, I listened to the podcast version this morning. Still surprised that the PM remains in hiding - not a good look.
Assuming LeBlanc was not part of the planned shuffle, who was expected to take charge of Finance? If Carney was indeed the intended, it seems reckless (incompetent?) in the extreme to alienate and fire a minister without another lined up and in agreement.
PMO texts yesterday would make for some fascinating holiday reading!
As for Trudeau, some wag just posted a Downfall meme about Trudeau on another platform. Didn't have time to make the video but I think we're at that stage, and I say this as a card-carrying Liberal (or they sent me a card, anyway).
Wow, quite the news today. Maybe this is what was needed to push Justin out. No way he can continue now a few days from Parliament Xmas recess with all this disarray. A sad time for Canada and with the Trump presidency coming, who's to say that he will not go for the kill and take advantage of our weakness.
OMG! I don't think I have ever seen a political bus so neatly reversed. Those tire tracks are wide and deep. The last part about Freeland's designated replacement was priceless.
I appreciated the "inside Ottawa" commentary; it fills in some holes for us outlanders. It seems clear to me that she is clearing the decks for a big fight.
I can’t help but reminisce that my Canadian Politics Prof Wally Fox-Decent would have referred to this (in cerebral poli sci terms) as a ‘doozy’. Thanks for jumping on it so fast.
Thanks for doing this so quickly and for posting the video so that all subscribers can watch it. These are certainly interesting times!
I imagine that Trudeau pictured this playing out a bit differently on Friday.
Please do more of this Paul. Gosh darn that was an hilarious ending!!!
Good for her! Taking back control of the narrative and not letting JT throw another cabinet member under the bus. I’d vote for her!!
Randy, our first indigenous finance minister?
This is a great event! Will the Liberal party exist after the next election?
Can't wait to listen to commentary from three of the best columnists/podcasters
So, Freeland did a super job in negotiating with Trump who’s next to handle this guy?
Yes, Marc Carney needs to make his position clear now.
It seems to me that Paul's First Rule of Canadian Politics is in peril, but the day is not done.
Well, see, I'd say that naming Dominic LeBlanc and proceeding as if it's business as usual proves the First Law, once again!
Good discussion, thanks for putting it out. Not having had time to watch it, I listened to the podcast version this morning. Still surprised that the PM remains in hiding - not a good look.
Assuming LeBlanc was not part of the planned shuffle, who was expected to take charge of Finance? If Carney was indeed the intended, it seems reckless (incompetent?) in the extreme to alienate and fire a minister without another lined up and in agreement.
PMO texts yesterday would make for some fascinating holiday reading!
The Globe has that Dominic LeBlanc is the new finance minister.
As for Trudeau, some wag just posted a Downfall meme about Trudeau on another platform. Didn't have time to make the video but I think we're at that stage, and I say this as a card-carrying Liberal (or they sent me a card, anyway).
Why though, would she say that she is planning to fight the next election? At least Sean Fraser will be out of government as he states will not run.
Wow, quite the news today. Maybe this is what was needed to push Justin out. No way he can continue now a few days from Parliament Xmas recess with all this disarray. A sad time for Canada and with the Trump presidency coming, who's to say that he will not go for the kill and take advantage of our weakness.
OMG! I don't think I have ever seen a political bus so neatly reversed. Those tire tracks are wide and deep. The last part about Freeland's designated replacement was priceless.
I appreciated the "inside Ottawa" commentary; it fills in some holes for us outlanders. It seems clear to me that she is clearing the decks for a big fight.