A former senior adviser to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has given a bleak outlook for the world leader's political future, days after the US president-elect was elected. Donald Trump NHL legend Wayne Gretzky has been floated as a possible replacement.
The countdown began earlier this month on Trudeau's days in office after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from his cabinet. On Friday, Trudeau's former senior advisor, Gerry Butts, said it was “unlikely” that Trudeau would lead the Liberal Party in the next election.
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US President Donald Trump (left) speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the plenary session of the NATO summit at the Grove Hotel in Watford, northeast London, on December 4, 2019. (Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images)
Potts wrote in A Sub-newsletter Freeland's resignation was a major blow to the party, and may mean that Trudeau's political fate is sealed.
“If Mr. Trudeau’s resignation is imminent, as is now widely expected, the only way forward is a real leadership race,” Potts wrote. Canadian Press.
“If you want to see who can play hockey, go to a hockey game. It doesn't matter who you think you're rooting for in this moment, we'll all have a more experienced perspective if we see these people in live action.”
Potts served as Trudeau's principal secretary when he won the election in 2015. His strong words came days after Trump called out Canada for political unrest and even floated Canada. Gretzky as much as possible An alternative to Trudeau.
“I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great as he is known in ice hockey circles.’ And I said to him: ‘Wayne, why don’t you run for Prime Minister of Canada, soon to be known as Governor of Canada — you will.’” Trump wrote in a post on the Truth Social website. : “If you win easily, you won't even have to campaign.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (L) and his Principal Secretary Gerald Poots participate in a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni (not pictured) at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 21, 2017. (Reuters/Chris Watty)
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“He had no interest, but I think the people of Canada should start a movement to draft Wayne Gretzky. It would be a lot of fun to watch!”
Since Freeland's resignation, Trudeau has faced calls to resign. Trump commented on Freeland's departure as well.
“the The great country of Canada “Surprised when the Finance Minister resigned, or was fired from her position by Gov. Justin Trudeau,” Trump posted on Truth Social, trolling Trudeau, after previously suggesting that Canada should become the 51st state in the United States.
“Her behavior was absolutely toxic, and was not conducive at all to making good deals for very unfortunate Canadian citizens. She will not be missed!!!”
The Chairman of the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee, John Williamson, said that lawmakers will begin their meetings on January 7 to consider a vote of no confidence in the Liberal government, according to Reuters. The vote must pass in the House of Commons to defeat the government.
The Canadian Parliament will meet again on January 27, according to Reuters.
February 8, 2020; Pebble Beach, Calif.: Wayne Gretzky reacts to the second hole during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links. (Michael Madrid – USA Today Sports)
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“It is now clear that the Liberal government does not enjoy the confidence of Parliament,” Williamson wrote in his letter. “Members of the Conservatives, the Bloc Quebecois and the NDP – who represent the majority of MPs – have announced that they will vote to withdraw confidence from the Liberal government.” letter.
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