N.B. premier responds to Trudeau's plan to step down
Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he'll resign as PM and party leader
After Justin Trudeau announced his plan Monday to resign as prime minister and leader of Canada's Liberal Party, Susan Holt is speaking with reporters about what this means for New Brunswick.
CBC New Brunswick will livestream Holt's comments beginning at 1:15 p.m.
David Amos
Oh My My
Who was the last leader of the Dodo Birds?
Pierre will bow to Trump's every whim.
David Amos
Reply to Michael Tree Scott
Yup
Gordon MacFarlane
Reply to Michael Tree Scott
Said no one
That matters
Michael Samson
Reply to Michael Tree Scott
The list of the things Trump "will do" goes back over ten years and has a win/loss record of 2/245,889
Brian McHomen
Pierre has to be upset.
David Amos
Reply to Brian McHomen
Of that I have no doubt
Michael Samson
Reply to Brian McHomen
well you have to believe that so....
james bolt
You were expecting what?
David Amos
Reply to james bolt
A circus?
Frank Blacklock
What doesn’t Ms. Holt agree with? Carbon taxes, stigmatizing people based on medical choices, authoritarian measures against protesters, endless debt - or does she just not like leaders who aren’t popular? Hopefully someone asks her.
David Amos
Reply to Frank Blacklock
Why don't you?
Joe Zilch
Since there are 2.5 or 3 million Canadians who already winter in Florida maybe we could become part of Florida and have DeSantis as our the new head of state.
David Amos
Reply to Joe Zilch
Why would DeSantis want the headache?
Denis van humbeck
Mark Carney believes in record low interest rates and borrow to spend and he is a Goldman Sachs guy. Not good.
Brian McHomen
Reply to Denis van humbeck
He does have an impressive resume though
David Amos
Reply to Brian McHomen
Not in my book
Brian McHomen
Reply to David Amos
Then you’re obviously not impressed with Pierre’s
David Amos
Reply to Brian McHomen
I have never been impressed with Pierre
Sam Smithmoose
Maybe the federal liberals will cross floors.
David Amos
Reply to Sam Smithmoose
Perhaps some will
Sam Smithmoose
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Oh Dear. Hopefully not our former premier Crusty Clark to step in.
Pat McGregor
Reply to Sam Smithmoose
Good grief, what a disaster that would be.
David Amos
Reply to Pat McGregor
I disagree
Eddy Geek
What I find even more fascinating is Trump is now claiming Biden made the certification of the last election as “difficult as possible”
THIS from a guy who lead an insurrection to prevent a change of power in the 2020 election
Carly Wattson
Reply to Eddy Geek
He sees everything in another plane of reality.
Sam Smithmoose
Reply to Carly Wattson
I see what you mean. Where was the post. 😂⛄️. But comments are open in other article….inside the article.
David Amos
Reply to Carly Wattson
He is not alone
Michael Samson
Reply to Eddy Geek
trump didn't lead that. pelosi facilitated it
win as a team, lose as a team....and they will lose big.
Brian McHomen
Reply to Paul Rainville
Mmmm , maybe. I think they don’t lose as big with a new leader
Carly Wattson
Reply to Brian McHomen
Might even win. Interesting strategy.
David Amos
Reply to Carly Wattson
Its been done before
Denis van humbeck
Its too late the damage has been done. People should have voted for the Conservatives in 2015. Harper was a good PM.
Doug Ma
Yes I agree with that
Doug Ma
Reply to Denis van humbeck
Unfortunately people voted for the name Trudeau
Eddy Geek
Reply to Denis van humbeck
“ Harper was a good PM.”
Only if you completely ignore his time in office and everything that transpired
Steph Roche
Reply to Denis van humbeck
what did he do that was good.
Joe Zilch
Reply to Doug Ma
And the hair.
Joe Zilch
Reply to Denis van humbeck
The Harper years were Canada's glory days. All would agree to turn back the clock if it was possible. Canada was so much better then.
David Amos
Reply to Joe Zilch
Did you forget the economy crashing in 2008 while he was seeking reelection and him having to prorogue Parliament to save his brand new mandate?
Joe Zilch
Reply to David Amos
Thank goodness that Harper was there to guide Canada out of recession to prosperity.
David Amos
Reply to Joe Zilch
Surely you jest
Joe Zilch
Reply to David Amos
If it was only possible to turn the clock back to 2015 back to when Canada was strong, prosperous and respected, 100% of Canadians would jump at the chance.
David Amos
Reply to Joe Zilch
Why do you think I came home in 2004?
David Amos
Reply to Joe Zilch
"100% of Canadians would jump at the chance."
Obviously you never read Federal Court File No. T-1557-15
Reply to Eddy Geek
He was never the "right choice".
David Amos
Reply to Dave Sellers
I concur
Brian McHomen
This is going to drag out now. Pierre will be facing an entirely different challenge in the election.
Dave Sellers
Reply to Brian McHomen
From who?
Paul Rainville
Reply to Brian McHomen
gives their new leader no time to campaign...possibly sealed their fate by waiting so long.
Brian McHomen
Reply to Paul Rainville
Maybe, but I bet Pierre wanted to run against this Pm. There could be a lot of Canadians that would not support PM again, and now may be very interested in a new leader. Pierre was never Mr. Popular
Paul Rainville
Reply to Brian McHomen
Liberals will not regain the support that was lost with an unproven leader...
Brian McHomen
Reply to Paul Rainville
Not enough to win no. But they could win a lot more seats with a new leader
Eddy Geek
Reply to Paul Rainville
“ with an unproven leader...”
You mean the guy who WON the last three elections?
That guy?
Carolen Christie
Reply to Eddy Geek
Whoever the new liberal leader will be.
Paul Rainville
Reply to Eddy Geek
he isn't running, in case you haven't heard...
Carolen Christie
Reply to Carolen Christie
Maybe Ignatieff should try now.
Carolen Christie
Reply to Carolen Christie
It would be an educated guess. 😁
Carolen Christie
Reply to Carolen Christie
Why isn’t del an option?
Carolen Christie
Reply to Carolen Christie
We need a PM with a management degree next.
Eric Hamilton
Reply to Carolen Christie
That would be good but I think a PM that can make a team out of the best and brightest would be best. A good leader doesn’t have to be the smartest but needs to be able have smart advisors and listen to that advice.
David Amos
Reply to Dave Sellers
Methinks many agree that Christy Clark could give Trump nightmares almost immediately N'esy Pas?
Michael Samson
Reply to Brian McHomen
A more intense challenge, not entirely different !
Michael Samson
Reply to Eddy Geek
Why did he quit before he went for 4 in a row?
ralph jacobs
Can he not step down without proroguing?
Sam Smithmoose
Reply to ralph jacobs
It is a long time to late March!
Eddy Geek
Reply to ralph jacobs
Why not?
Harper prorogued parliament 4 times as well including one to avoid being pushed out of office
David Amos
Reply to ralph jacobs
Yes but it would spoil the circus
Bob Seusers
Trudeau said he's not the right one to run in the next election.
Finally got something right
Carolen Christie
Reply to Bob Seusers
Lol
David Amos
Reply to Bob Seusers
Big deal Even a busted clock is correct twice a day
max roxas
It's too late for him to step down. The boat is already under water and I hope that all the Liberal MPs will be drowned and sink just like the Titanic. Trudeau and the Liberals destroyed this country from Immigration to Inflation and yet the budget did not balance by itself what a joke for a drama school teacher to become Prime Minister with no legacy and destroyed everything in his path. He is the worst Prime Minister ever.
Pat McGregor
Reply to max roxas
What's PP offering in terms of past employment and intellect?
Eddy Geek
Reply to max roxas
“ He is the worst Prime Minister ever.”
No, only 4th after Harper, Mulroney, Chrétien and his dad PET
David Amos
Reply to Eddy Geek
That would make him the fifth
John Miller
Good riddance. You and your rich buddies have destroyed Canada.
Brian McHomen
Reply to John Miller
You understand that Pierre is a millionaire also right? Has corporate friends
David Amos
Reply to Brian McHomen
Good point
Brian McHomen
Well, he’s pretty much gone. Now let’s get moving forward. Get a new leader in place quickly please and let’s have an election.
David Amos
Reply to Brian McHomen
Amen
Michael Tree Scott
The last thing we need is a mini Trump.
David Amos
Reply to Michael Tree Scott
I agree but we don't need this Nanny State either
Michael Tree Scott
Reply to David Amos
What nanny state?
David Amos
Reply to Michael Tree Scott
Look around
Michael Tree Scott
Reply to David Amos
Uh..yep. I did. We live in one of the freest countries on Earth.
David Amos
Reply to Michael Tree Scott
Dream on
Bob Seusers
I'm a fighter.. with ever bone in my body I will keep on fighting.
I quit..
David Amos
Reply to Bob Seusers
Bingo
Carly Wattson
Reply to Bob Seusers
Sometimes letting go is the hardest thing to do.
MJ Anderson
Apparently, even his departure speech abandoned him at the podium...
Sam Smithmoose
Reply to MJ Anderson
😂🦋
Carolen Christie
Reply to MJ Anderson
Doesn’t matter, he spoke fine and is quick thinking.
MJ Anderson
Reply to Carolen Christie
I disagree. He talks a lot and is very quick to use the taxpayer ATM to his advantage. TG he's history... just like daddy.
Carolen Christie
Reply to MJ Anderson
I’m glad he resigned. Maybe again in 10-20 years he will manage better.
Carolen Christie
Reply to MJ Anderson
Canadians will forget his tenure. And yes, his first go to for problem solving shouldn’t have been taxpayer funds. Maybe he will learn from his mistakes and could be a better PM down the road. He had the personality for the job.
Carolen Christie
Reply to Carolen Christie
And hire his MPs with experience in the portfolio I presume.
David Amos
Reply to MJ Anderson
I noticed that too
Sam Smithmoose
Hopefully we have a new leader continuing to defend Canada in being our own country and not as a 51st state. Fat chance to allow this to happen plus we are not giving Ukraine to Russia.
Sam Smithmoose
Reply to Sam Smithmoose
This is for new PM.
William James
Reply to Sam Smithmoose
Don't you mean start to defend Canada? At least I hope the new PM won't go down to Mara Largo to kiss Trump's ring.
Sam Smithmoose
Reply to William James
Agree.
Carly Wattson
Reply to Sam Smithmoose
Well, look at that. You were right!!
David Amos
Reply to Carly Wattson
Nope
Carly Wattson
Reply to David Amos
Yep. Sam said Sunday night the PM would be resigning Monday morning. Everyone doubted. Close enough.
james bolt
His plan?
He did what you do in a parliamentary democracy.
Bob Seusers
Reply to james bolt
Run the debt up to historical level?
Paul Rainville
Reply to james bolt
months later than he should have...
David Amos
Reply to Paul Rainville
Yup
Brian McHomen
I am interested to see who ultimately ends up leading the party. I think we will see many new policies and maybe even see the carbon tax removed by the left
Gordon MacFarlane
Reply to Brian McHomen
I too am interested to see who gets to carry the ball next.
I doubt it will change the result of the next election substantially but it might lessen the damage the left takes
David Amos
Reply to Gordon MacFarlane
Christy Clark could give PP many sleepless nights even after the election
Gordon MacFarlane
Reply to David Amos
Were she somehow to get the job I agree.
The two of them could have some fierce debates
Ronald Miller
Interesting this article has been removed from the main page, maybe they don't want too many people seeing the similarities between our current premier and the outgoing PM. Nice people, yup, good leaders, the evidence for both is very evident, and it aint pretty for taxpayers.
David Amos
Reply to Ronald Miller
Methinks it is more than merely interesting N'esy Pas?
Fred Emmersen Turner
The new federal leader needs to stand up against donnie and his government
Albert Calleros
Reply to Fred Emmersen Turner
Ditto.
Sam Smithmoose
Reply to Fred Emmersen Turner
Exactly.
MJ Anderson
Reply to Fred Emmersen Turner
And to put a limit on his ATM card also... pleeaase.
David Amos
Reply to MJ Anderson
Ditto
Albert Calleros
Evidently, embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has finally begun to see 'the [political] writing on the wall' at last.
Eric Hamilton
Reply to Albert Calleros
Everyone left. I guess when your only deputy leaves it makes you look around.
Sam Smithmoose
Reply to Eric Hamilton
Good for Freeland.
David Amos
Reply to Albert Calleros
He is still the PM Correct?
Albert Calleros
There is absolutely no shame in 'throwing in the towel' on the part of embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, particularly since his poll numbers have been plummeting for quite some time.
Sam Smithmoose
Reply to Albert Calleros
He made a good decision to step down.
David Amos
Reply to Sam Smithmoose
He was told to do so
Walter Vrbetic
We live in interesting times...
Where have I heard that 12,089 times before?
Eric Hamilton
Reply to Walter Vrbetic
Do you know what the difference between pend approval and cont deact?. About 2 minutes.
David Amos
Reply to Eric Hamilton
I have seen it go over 2 days
Bob Smith
Not great news for PP and his followers. JT staying until the election would have gift wrapped a huge majority for them. Now, it could still happen but a lot less certain...
David Amos
Reply to Bob Smith
Yup
Brian McHomen
Reply to Bob Smith
It’s all up for grabs now.
N.B. Liberals relieved by Trudeau's departure announcement
Premier says resignation chance for ‘reset,’ while MP says gives federal party better chance in next election
Two high-profile New Brunswick Liberals expressed relief Monday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will leave politics rather than fight a federal election expected this year.
Premier Susan Holt, who has kept her political distance from the federal Liberal prime minister, said Trudeau's departure is a chance for the country to move on.
"I think it's become clear that the government hasn't been working the way that it should, both in the House of Commons and within the government ranks. It felt like progress had stalled and the ability to move forward wasn't there anymore," she said.
"I think Canadians have expressed that it's time for a refresh, and a reset, and a new direction, so I think this is the right decision for the prime minister to have made."
Premier Susan Holt, who kept her distance politically from Trudeau, said his decision on Monday was the right one to make. (Michael Heenan/CBC)
Saint John-Rothesday Liberal MP Wayne Long, among the first of the party's members to openly call for Trudeau to leave last summer, said it was not a day for celebration or vindication.
"Honestly, it's a day of reflection of all the great things Justin Trudeau has done for this country, and honestly a day of sadness that we actually had to get to this point," said Long, who was first elected as part of the Trudeau wave in the 2015 election.
Trudeau’s departure a relief to N.B. LiberalsThe prime minister said Monday that he would resign as federal Liberal leader and prime minister after the party chooses a new leader.
He also said the Governor General had granted his request to prorogue Parliament until March 24 to allow that process to unfold.
Trudeau's government is far behind the federal Conservatives in polls of Canadians' voting intentions, and the Liberals lost a string of byelections last year.
Long said while it would have been better if Trudeau had quit earlier, "today is day one of the Liberal rebuild. We have a way better chance of winning the election than we did two hours ago."
Wayne Long, MP for Saint John-Rothesay, was one of the first from the Liberal caucus to call for Trudeau to step down as leader. (Michael Hawkins/The Canadian Press)
He said, however, the party has to re-examine some of its policies, including its carbon tax system, and move back to the political centre.
After Holt's decisive provincial election win in October, Trudeau quickly sought a meeting in Fredericton where he shared a news conference with the new premier.
They discussed potential federal-provincial agreements on health care, housing and free school meals.
"New Brunswick has had certainly, lately, a sense of collaboration and an openness from the ministers and the staff to respond to the priorities we've expressed, and I hope that that remains consistent with whomever comes next," Holt said.
Beauséjour Liberal MP Dominic LeBlanc, who became Trudeau's finance minister in December after Chrystia Freeland's resignation, is among the federal party members seen as a potential replacement for Trudeau.
"Having someone who knows our province well, who's been known to fight for our interests, is really appealing," said Holt, adding she would likely not officially endorse any federal leadership candidate.
Long agreed that LeBlanc is "a natural leader" and would be great as a replacement, but also wouldn't officially back him.
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Beauséjour Liberal MP Dominic LeBlanc, who became Trudeau's finance minister in December after Chrystia Freeland's resignation, is among the federal party members seen as a potential replacement for Trudeau.
"Having someone who knows our province well, who's been known to fight for our interests, is really appealing," said Holt, adding she would likely not officially endorse any federal leadership candidate.
Long agreed that LeBlanc is "a natural leader" and would be great as a replacement, but also wouldn't officially back him."
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Reply to David Amos
Would be like endorsing Trudeau all over again. They are as close as brothers.
William Murdoch
Reply to Horst Harvey
Wait a minute. I need to look up the word "libations".
A hand full of posters posting over and over and over ? It must be lucrative .
William Murdoch
Reply to Eugene Peabody
William Murdoch
Reply to William Murdoch
This place should be dark by Canada Day. Finally
Allan Marven
Reply to Horst Harvey
AAh yes, I agree.
William Murdoch
Reply to Horst Harvey
Keep the forums open and allow a free for all. And of course Radio could have a place too.
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