McKenna’s surprise announcement sent shock waves through Liberal land

Catherine McKenna may still get to Brookfield, but Mark Carney’s political future is much cloudier. In the absence of a clear nomination, Carney may simply accept the prime minister’s offer to act as an economic recovery adviser. Like hell, the path to politics is paved with good intentions.

Not a single member of Catherine McKenna’s executive was aware of the minister’s pending departure. Neither did they know about the possible parachuting of Mark Carney into the riding. The majority of locals had other ideas, writes Sheila Copps. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

July 5, 2021

OTTAWA—Catherine McKenna’s surprise retirement announcement last week sent shock waves through Liberal land. First was the Sunday tweet which set the stage for her widely anticipated Monday morning announcement. Then was the announcement, which clarified her reasons for stepping down and her a...

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