Like it or not, the die is cast

Justin Trudeau's graceless dithering in the face of the obvious that his time is up sets up two possibilities. The possibility of an ugly rebellion that will force him out, or a non-confidence vote that will trigger an election.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the Liberal national caucus holiday party in Ottawa on Dec. 17, 2024. In politics, the only thing harder than winning power is making a graceful exit when the party is over, writes Michael Harris.

HALIFAX—In politics, the only thing harder than winning power is making a graceful exit when the party is over.

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