All the signs seem to be not only suggesting, but screaming, that’s it time for Justin Trudeau to go. But what is concerning is there is a definite lack of foresight for what that Trudeau resignation will mean for Canada, and what structure will step in to fill the void.
Sure, Pierre Poilievre is covetous of power and hates Trudeau, but it is much more difficult to discern how he plans to deal with Canada’s pressing problems if he can take control in an election.
How does he intend to deal with 25 per cent Trump tariffs, for example? By relying on Trump’s good will and good nature? By showing Trump his belly and capitulating like a puppy to Master’s Trump’s every desire and whim? Trudeau gone is nice, but a subservient Canada raises every hackle on the back of anyone who has a smidgen of pride in this country.
Similarly, how does Poilievre intend to deal with Canada’s melting Arctic? He wants the carbon tax gone, but what does he intend to do about that other than bury his head in the permafrost?
It’s nice to be in Opposition where there are no consequences and no need to create policies– just talk about how bad the other guy is and score political points.
Similarly, say the Liberals make a clean break with Trudeau and appoint somebody else as party leader in record time coming into an election. How would they deal with the fact Canada’s military needs a major revamp to meet NATO and NORAD commitments, and be able to defend ourselves even somewhat? A nation without the ability to defend its sovereignty is not truly a nation.
Whoever rises to fill the power gap following the fall of Trudeau better have their ducks in a row and a solid game plan, because the next two years are going to be crucial.
