Both front-runner Mark Carney and his main challenger Chrystia Freeland have anchored their campaigns on the threat Trump poses on Canada
  • Splitdipless@lemmy.ca
    161·
    11 days ago

    …and if Carney wins, he’ll be PM but not an MP. The last time the PM was not a MP, it was John Turner. That was after Justin’s father Pierre resigned. History is repeating.

    The LPC lost badly under Turner in the next election - Cross your fingers.

    • Thepotholeman@lemmy.caEnglish
      8·
      10 days ago

      The polls have clearly shown that Carney as the perceived front runner is crushing the conservatives lead

    • 60d@lemmy.caEnglish
      6·
      11 days ago

      I don’t know if they’ll force a general election right away, but it would be wise for Carney to seek a mandate.

      • CircaV@lemmy.caEnglish
        4·
        10 days ago

        He doesn’t have a seat so I think an election will be called asap so he can get a seat.

          • CircaV@lemmy.caEnglish
            2·
            10 days ago

            I think all senate appointments are full. My guess is there will be an election called March 10.

          • CircaV@lemmy.caEnglish
            3·
            10 days ago

            No not a requirement, he can be PM without a seat - but it’s very unusual. There will be a general election called soon. He’ll get a seat.