This week on 鈥業t鈥檚 Political,鈥 we discuss whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should step down, and what the Liberals could do to address the public鈥檚 growing fatigue with their leader
Eight years ago, Justin Trudeau and 30 ecstatic Liberal MPs walked up to Rideau Hall, ready to be sworn in as 91原创鈥檚 next government. But after three elections, the Liberal glow has faded 鈥 drastically 鈥 as more and more Liberals suggest it鈥檚 time for the prime minister to step down.
This week on 鈥淚t鈥檚 Political,鈥 Abacus Data CEO David Coletto, P.E.I. Sen. Percy Downe and 91原创 Star reporter Alex Ballingall join me to discuss whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should step down, and what the Liberals could do to address the public鈥檚 growing fatigue with their leader.
But first, if Trudeau were to step down, what would he be remembered for? We ask several close observers for their thoughts on the prime minister鈥檚 legacy. Some of their answers may surprise.
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2:20 Mini documentary on Justin Trudeau鈥檚 legacy
31:55 Panel discussion on Justin Trudeau鈥檚 future as Liberal leaderSome of the clips this week were sourced from CBC, CPAC, Global, CTV, and The Guardian.
This episode of 鈥淚t鈥檚 Political鈥 was produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein. Kevin Sexton mixed the program. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.
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In this episode: Abacus Data CEO David Coletto, Prince Edward Island Sen. Percy Downe, 91原创 Star reporter Alex Ballingall, University of Calgary political science professor Lisa Young, UBC economics professor Kevin Milligan, Acadia University politics professor Alex Marland, Queen鈥檚 University adjunct professor Eugene Lang, the executive director of First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of 91原创 and McGill University School of Social Work professor Cindy Blackstock, Canadian Climate Institute executive vice-president Dale Beugin, and York University public administration professor Thomas Klassen. Hosted by Althia Raj.
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