During the break, the Liberals should try to sway opposition MPs to their benches, which would be a challenge to Pierre Poilievre’s leadership; and the NDP should bring back former leader Tom Mulcair, with his name recognition and gravitas.
The prime minister should look beyond the Liberal fold to find voices who may well serve Canada at this pivotal time.
Recent elections suggest voters are increasingly choosing to cast their ballots in advanced polls. This means they need the full details of platforms that much sooner.
These volatile times call for broadening our relationships with countries beyond North America, moving promptly to pay our NATO dues, and thinking more militarily.
If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves his post, who could shepherd the Liberals through the next election?
The state of our politics may have centrist Canadians dreaming of the different electoral system the Trudeau government promised, but ultimately failed to deliver.
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.