US EditionLiberals decide not to give themselves the power to vote out Carney down the line
- At a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in late May, Mark Carney, the newly sworn-in Prime Minister, outlined his government's plans following their election win in April.
- The meeting occurred amid internal calls for accountability after former leader Justin Trudeau’s resignation and the caucus's decision not to adopt the Reform Act.
- Carney promised immediate action on affordability through tax cuts and GST removal on new homes under $1 million, and legislation to expedite infrastructure and remove trade barriers.
- He characterized the upcoming parliamentary session as exceptionally active, committing to swift legislative progress despite operating within a minority government framework.
- By rejecting the Reform Act, Liberals maintained current leadership rules, meaning MPs cannot unilaterally remove Carney, and governing will require broad House support amid opposition challenges.
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Michael Higgins: Liberal caucus submits to Carney as it did to Trudeau
Contrary to what many in the West believe, some countries dislike democracy, preferring the strongman, the firm ruler, the dictator. So it is with the Liberals who have shunned accountability and democracy in favour of the autocratic leader. Considering the problems the Liberals had with the last guy, it must be the case that some turkeys really do vote for Christmas. On Sunday, a majority of the Liberal caucus voted down a motion to adopt the r…
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Even after the Justin Trudeau experience, Liberal MPs still reject Reform Act rules
Liberal MPs voted against adopting a formal process to eject their leader should the need arise, newly elected Liberal Caucus Chair James Maloney confirmed on Sunday. A majority of the caucus voted down a motion to adopt the rules set out under the decade-old Reform Act. That law was originated by C...
Liberals Vote Against Adopting Measure That Allows Caucus to Remove Leader
The Liberal caucus has voted against adopting the Reform Act, which would have given MPs the power to oust leader Mark Carney if they deemed him unfit to lead the party. Liberal caucus chair James Maloney said Liberal MPs voted not to adopt the act, but he refuses to say anything more about the vote, insisting any discussions that happen in caucus meetings should remain private. The Reform Act was introduced by Conservative MP Michael Chong in l…
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