Lessons for Trudeau from the Jean Chrétien school

To assuage nervous voters, Trudeau should announce he will remain in office for the next election, but confirm that a leadership contest will be held one year later.

After giving himself a ‘sell-by’ date, former Liberal prime minister Jean Chrétien was able to lead an increasingly activist government over a period that generally resonated well with Canadians, writes Andrew Tzembelicos.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ANDREW TZEMBELICOS

September 23, 2024

Much has been written about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s next steps and the Liberal Party’s future. All indications suggest Pierre Poilievre and his official opposition will form government in the next federal election, now likely to happen sooner with the recent coll...

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