New Delhi: Ahead of the next federal elections in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a major challenge in remaining in the poll fray as several Parliamentarians, including some from his own Liberal Party, demanding him to step down and to not contest for the PM race.
This comes amid the severing ties between Indian and Canada with followed Trudeau’s allegations drawing links between Indian govt officials and the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023.
As Trudeau faces one of the biggest challenges of his political career, Christy Clark’s name, who could replace Trudeau, has cropped up.
Who is Christy Clark?
Christy Clark, former British Columbia premier, has shown interest in leading the federal party if Trudeau decides to step down. Having served as BC’s premier from 2011 to 2017, Clark (58) signaled at a potential return to politics, saying that she is open to being part of the conversation on Canada’s future, as per a Canadian news outlet.
As per the Canadian news outlet, the 58-year-old underlined her dedication to the country, noting that “Canadians are tired of divisive politics and want leaders who offer practical solutions to pressing issues such as the cost of living, housing, healthcare, and climate change.”
Clark has been vocal on political matters even after leaving office. In the past she has criticized Trudeau for “creating divisions” within the country. She herself has called for his resignation multiple times, including in March 2022, where she claimed Trudeau had become “tired and complacent,” benefiting opposition leader Pierre Poilievre more than his own party.
It is learnt that she has stepped up her preparation for a potential federal role as she has been working on her French and remains active in political commentary, regularly appearing on TV networks.
For more than a year, the Liberals under the leadership of Trudeau have trailed the Conservative Party by double digits in polls, suggesting that the Liberal Party may face a crushing defeat in the next election, which must be held by October 2025.
Ever since she stepped down, the ex-premier remained a prominent figure in Canadian politics, giving a clear indication that her return to the political arena could reshape the future of the Liberal Party.
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