A former top adviser to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has offered a grim outlook on the world leader's political future, days after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump floated NHL legend Wayne Gretzky as a potential successor. .
The countdown to Trudeau's days in office began earlier this month after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from the cabinet. On Friday, Trudeau's former chief of staff Jerry Butts said he thought it was “unlikely” that Trudeau would lead the Liberal Party in the next election.
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U.S. President Donald Trump (left) speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during the plenary session of the NATO summit at the Globe Hotel in Watford, northeast of London, on December 4, 2019. (Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images)
Butts wrote: Substack Newsletter Freeland's resignation is a major blow to the party and could mean Trudeau's political fate is sealed, he said.
“If Mr. Trudeau's resignation is imminent, as is now widely expected, the only path forward is a genuine leadership contest,” Butts wrote. canadian press.
“If you want to know who can play hockey, go to a hockey game. It doesn't matter who you think you're rooting for at the moment. When you see these guys in live action, we all have more experience.” You can see it that way.”
Butts served as Trudeau's chief of staff when he was elected president in 2015. His strong words came days after President Trump poked fun at Canada's political turmoil and floated Gretzky as a possible replacement for Trudeau.
“I just parted ways with Wayne Gretzky. 'He's a great guy that's known in the hockey world.' I said, 'Wayne, why don't you run for prime minister of Canada? You'll be known as the Governor. If you can win easily, you don't even have to campaign,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (left) and Chief of Staff Gerald Butts participate in a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni (not pictured) at Parliament House in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on April 21, 2017. . (Reuters/Chris Watty)
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“He wasn't interested, but I think Canadians should start a draft campaign for Wayne Gretzky. It would be a lot of fun to watch!”
Since Freeland's resignation, Trudeau has faced calls for his resignation. Mr. Trump also expressed his opinion on Mr. Freeland's resignation.
After previously suggesting Canada should become the 51st U.S. state, President Trump wrote on his Truth Social that “Greater Canada is stunned as Finance Minister resigns or is removed from office by Governor Justin Trudeau.” “I'm here,” he posted, mocking Prime Minister Trudeau.
“Her actions were completely harmful and in no way conducive to a beneficial transaction for very unfortunate Canadians. She will not be missed!!!”
According to Reuters, House of Commons Public Accounts Committee Chairman John Williamson said MPs will begin meeting on January 7 to consider a vote of no confidence in the Liberal government. To topple the government, a vote must pass the House of Commons.
According to Reuters, Canada's parliament will reconvene on January 27th.
February 8, 2020; Pebble Beach, California: Wayne Gretzky reacts on the second hole during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links. (Michael Madrid-USA Today Sports)
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“It is now clear that the Liberal government does not have the confidence of Parliament. Conservative, Bloc Québécois and NDP members representing a majority of MPs have all announced that they will introduce a motion of no confidence in the Liberal government.” Williamson wrote in his paper. letter.
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