Canada's political crisis. What the media say
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the last political longevity of the G7 countries, has resigned. For Canada, which is still reeling from the effects of the pandemic crisis, this promises a new period of uncertainty. What foreign media write about the legacy of the "Trudeau era" and what his successor will have to face - in the Izvestia digest.
BBC news: Trudeau's era has come to an end
In 2015, Justin Trudeau became the new face of progressive politics. But in the years since his ascension to the world stage, his brand has become a liability for the Liberal Party. Canadian political journalist and author of Justin Trudeau on the Edge, Paul Wells, believes Trudeau will be remembered as a "consistent" prime minister, but one who was detached from public opinion and unable to adapt to changing times.
BBC news
He came under intense scrutiny in 2020 for choosing a charity linked to his family to run a major government program.
His party was outvoted in the 2019 general election, and the Liberals had to rely on support from other parties to stay in power
More recently, Trudeau has faced challenges with rising cost of living and inflation, which have disrupted elections around the world. There is a general sense of frustration and fatigue with the government. A poll conducted over the holidays by the Angus Reid Institute found the lowest level of support for the Liberal Party in recorded history since 2014. According to the poll, the Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, would easily win the election if it were held today.
Politico: Canada's parliament will close by March 24th
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has held the post for three terms, said he will step down as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party as soon as a successor is chosen. He explained in a televised address that he was stepping down because of disagreements over his leadership, including within his own faction.
Politico
The parliamentary recess came amid [U.S. President-elect Donald] Trump's threats to impose 25 percent duties on Canadian imports into the U.S. - a move he said was one of the steps he may take on his first day in the White House on Jan. 20
Following the resignation of Finance Minister and longtime Trudeau ally Chrystia Freeland, the Liberals lost faith in the Prime Minister and suggested he resign. The governor general granted Trudeau's request to close Parliament until March 24 and halt legislative work. The prime minister's resignation announcement adds to the chaos and uncertainty in the Canadian capital amid Donald Trump's return to the White House and a looming trade war.
Bloomberg: Mark Carney may run to succeed Trudeau
Former Canadian central bank governor Mark Carney said he is considering a run to succeed Justin Trudeau, who is stepping down as prime minister. Carney and former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland top the list of contenders.
Bloomberg
Either candidate will have to weigh a difficult chance of winning the next election. The Conservative Party is ahead of the Liberals by more than 20 points in some polls, and the election is due within months
The three main opposition parties have said they will vote to dismiss the government when the House of Commons returns at the end of March, triggering a new election campaign. Trudeau has said he tried to recruit Carney as the Liberal Party's prime ministerial candidate in exchange for a finance minister post for Trudeau himself.
Politico: who will replace Justin Trudeau?
A former journalist (Chrystia Freeland. - Ed.), a former central bank governor (Mark Carney. - Ed.), and a longtime politician with ties to Donald Trump (Dominic LeBlanc. - Ed.) are the main candidates to replace Justin Trudeau. Trudeau's longtime friend and Trudeau "decider" Dominic LeBlanc has already visited Mar-a-Lago twice since Donald Trump was elected, and on one visit he even had lunch with the president-elect.
Politico
He's known for his eloquence, and his laid-back style of politics may resonate with Canadians. But his proximity to Trudeau and his policies could hurt him if he tries to seek the presidency
LeBlanc comes from a privileged family, causing the Conservatives to rebuke the Liberals for being detached from reality. LeBlanc's name is also linked to a scandal in 2017 when, while serving as fisheries minister, he approved a fishing license for a company run by a relative of his.
Washington Post: Trudeau's successor will inherit a pile of problems
Justin Trudeau, son of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, came to power in 2015 and was re-elected in 2019 and 2021. His popularity has long been on the wane, and it is rare for Canadian politics for a prime minister to win four consecutive election victories. Trudeau said Monday that the Liberal Party will hold a national runoff to choose his successor.
Washington Post
The next leader will inherit a long list of problems: high commodity prices, a housing shortage, a Canadian public that seems disillusioned with the Liberals after nearly a decade in power, and a new U.S. president who has promised high tariffs
But Trudeau's successor may not be prime minister for long, and one of the immediate tasks will be to fight a new election. Trudeau leads a government that depends on support from opposition parties to stay in power and pass laws. Some say they plan to send the government into retirement when the new parliamentary session begins, leading to new elections.
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