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Longtime Liberal MP Wayne Long says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should give more weight to the views of his backbenchers in determining his future leading the Party, rather than relying on those in his immediate orbit.

“Seriously, get away from your inner circle,” Long told CTV’s Question Period host Vassy Kapelos, in an interview airing Sunday. “I don't want to name names, but get away from people, because obviously, prime ministers are somewhat insulated.”

Those sources also told CTV News at least two dozen MPs told Trudeau they’d like him to step aside during the meeting, over the course of the first ninety minutes.

But in a press conference fewer than 18 hours later, Trudeau was adamant he’s running again, a statement which caught some in his caucus, including Long, by surprise.

“I think we had hoped for serious reflection,” he told Kapelos. “Reflection in 18 hours tells me the Prime Minister, with respect, already had his mind made up.”

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[–] nyan@lemmy.cafe 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

So, if, hypothetically, Trudeau were to bow out now, who would replace him? I'm not aware of any strong candidates, although that might be due to my ignorance rather than their absence.

[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Mark Carney would be my choice. He's got the trust of Canadians and the name brand that people are already familiar with.

I don't know if he's available or willing tho.

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Never heard of him.

Doesn't say anything about his ability to rule, it's just the first time I've heard the name.

[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

He is a former governor of the Bank of Canada, 2008-13. Many Canadians trust him because he got us through the recession in pretty good shape and was always honest with us.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Carney?origin=serp_auto

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 days ago

Thank you, I was a wee teenager when he was in office, which is probably why I don't know him.

Hopefully it isn't too long ago and the younger demographic will know who he is.