Trudeau’s resignation would be in Canada’s best interests: Liberal MP – National

Liberal MP Sean Casey says he thinks it is in the country’s best interests for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign to avoid a Conservative government led by Pierre Poilievre.

Casey, who said last week he had heard the sentiment that Trudeau should resign from his constituents and agreed with them, spoke to reporters Monday as the House of Commons returned to business and ahead of more expected questions about Trudeau’s leadership while his caucus is preparing to meet Wednesday.

“Voting is an emotional exercise. It is not based on logic. If it was based on logic and rational thinking, we would be 20 points higher, not lower. But baggage has accumulated. People bugged him,” Casey told reporters.

Casey confirmed he is one of 30 Liberal MPs who signed an internal document calling on Trudeau to step aside. This document is expected to be brought up at the next caucus meeting on Wednesday.

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Casey would not reveal the contents of the document to reporters and declined to say how many Liberal MPs signed up.

However, he said he has not heard directly that any of his colleagues are against the idea.

“Those I have communicated with have all been remarkably helpful, so anyone who has something negative to say hasn’t said it to me yet,” Casey said.

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While Casey said he has not worked with potential candidates to replace Trudeau, he believes there are several viable alternatives.

“According to my voters, almost everyone [would be better]” said Casey. “There are about half a dozen very qualified people who are said to be interested. I think all those names are interesting.”

Several Liberal ministers have told Global News they still have confidence in Trudeau, including Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Prairies Economic Development Minister Dan Vandal, who is among those not running for re-election .

Vandal said he thinks this disagreement is healthy.

“I think everyone has a different perspective, and that’s what a caucus was created for, to have those kinds of discussions,” he said.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault said that while he supports Trudeau, he can understand that the general public may be fed up with the Liberal government.

“After almost nine years in power, it is normal for people to have discussions about the fact that they have seen a lot of the prime minister and that they might want some change,” Guilbeault said.

“But I think if they look at the alternative, Pierre Poilievre, they will think twice about it.”

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