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Liberal leadership hopefuls face uphill battle to present themselves as ‘change’

It’s difficult to ‘firebomb’ the Trudeau legacy during the leadership campaign when many party members still approve of the prime minister, says pollster David Coletto. But this leadership race is ‘the first act of the general election,’ and candidates will have little time afterwards to ‘pivot,’ says former Liberal staffer Dan Arnold.

Justin Trudeau’s final act: a tragedy of his own making

Justin Trudeau

History won’t only remember Justin Trudeau for the early triumphs or the transformative programs like pharmacare and dental care that Jagmeet Singh squeezed out of him. It’ll also be for his resignation made too late and the effects it caused.

Rogue presidents

In any coup attempt, there’s a point at which mere talk crosses the line into irrevocable action, and it’s a bright red line.