Prime Minister Justin Trudeau departs after a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
The federal cabinet now has some new members. But the only minister who currently matters is the prime minister And until the question of the prime minister’s future is answered, not much else matters. The 29th ministry since Confederation now has some new members — individuals who could one day become vital or important ministers of the Crown.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed reporters for the first time since his deputy Chrystia Freeland resigned Monday. Trudeau did not take any questions following a cabinet meeting Friday. It's interesting that Trudeau even thinks there's a decision here for him to make. Other leaders in the same situation might have deduced by now that it's time to exit, given the way the he winds of fate moved decisively against this prime minister over the past six months.Veteran Liberal MP John McKay tells Power & Politics he doesn't 'see the way back' if Trudeau stays on as party leader.
Trudeau's tolerance for risk might explain some of what he has accomplished as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister. It also might explain why he has not yet walked away.. His finance minister and trusted lieutenant has quit in the most explosive manner possible. And now 19 MPs have publicly called for him to step aside — Jenica Atwin, the MP for Fredericton, has said she won't run under the Liberal banner if Trudeau remains as leader.
Even if he does stay, his remaining time in office seems now to be very limited. If the House of Commons reconvenes as scheduled — and if Jagmeet Singh sticks to his commitment — a vote of non-confidence could come as soon as the last week of January or the first week of February.
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