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[–] azi@mander.xyz 7 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago) (2 children)

I don't see what they would gain by doing that. The slim chance of staying in government until the fall is super valuable to the Liberals, giving the ability to get the new leader's name out there and to prove that they can handle Trump.

Edit: Yesterday the NDP said that they're no longer committing to bring down the government so I feel like the Liberals have more of a reason not to drop the writ. That being said, Carney said he'd be willing to call an election once he's sworn in. So we'll see

[–] CircaV@lemmy.ca 3 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Cause if they don’t the rhetoric from the CPC will be unending. My guess is an election will be called in the next week before March 24. Plus Carney needs a seat in parliament.

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 4 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

He doesn't need a seat, except by convention, and practicality. But it's not a legal necessity.

[–] CircaV@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

Not a legal necessity but I would say very important to have at this time. Given that other countries (the US) and people (Elon Mung) are weighing in on Canadian politics with no knowledge or understanding of how our parliamentary system works. Donald already farted out his mouth that JT was using the tarrif situation to “hang on to power” which is complete lies and bullshit needless to say.

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 hours ago

The Liberal's odds RIGHT NOW (h/t John Goblikon) are better than they have been in years. There's no guarantee they will get better still in six months, they could easily tank again.