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It’s like ‘Michael Ignatieff all over again’: Liberals say reported talks on Trudeau succession plan ‘ridiculous,’ and must be stopped

The prime minister appears to be too focused on plans to get re-elected when all the government's energies should be focused on providing good governance and communicating its achievements to Canadians. Liberals say there's also still a disconnect between the PMO and caucus.

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BY ABBAS RANA
June 3, 2019

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Face supplant: minister recognition neither ‘net positive nor negative’ for Liberal election, leadership hopes, say politicos

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The people who matter already know the names, faces, and birthdays of every cabinet member, regardless of leadership aspirations, says Yaroslav Baran.

If Trudeau stays, he needs one ‘last reboot’ this summer, say Liberal MPs, pollsters, and political insiders

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But one thing that could improve the Liberals' electoral fortunes is change at the top, not a reset, says David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data.

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But one thing that could improve the Liberals' electoral fortunes is change at the top, not a reset, says David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data.

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Quebec Liberals want Champagne for the provincial leadership—and he’s not ruling it out

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