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Former B.C. Premier Christy Clark Expresses Interest In Replacing Trudeau As Liberal Leader Amid Growing Calls For His Resignation

21 Oct: As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces growing discontent within his Liberal caucus, former British Columbia Premier Christy Clark has hinted at her potential interest in leading the federal party, should Trudeau choose to step down. In a statement to Radio-Canada, Clark expressed her openness to returning to public life and engaging in discussions about the future of both the Liberal Party and the country.

Clark, 58, who served as B.C. Premier from 2011 to 2017, emphasized that Canadians are frustrated with divisive political tactics and are looking for leadership that can unite the country with practical solutions to key issues like the rising cost of living, the housing crisis, health care, and climate change. She added that polarized politics are preventing real solutions.

Despite showing interest in the leadership role, Clark acknowledged that Trudeau’s position is not expected to become vacant soon. Her comments come as Trudeau prepares for a challenging meeting with his caucus, where some MPs have reportedly been urged to support calls for his resignation.

Over the past two years, Clark has been vocal in her criticism of Trudeau. In 2022, she said on a political podcast that Trudeau had grown “tired and complacent” and suggested his leadership was more of an advantage to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre than to his own party. She has since continued to push for Trudeau to step down, particularly after the Liberals’ significant byelection loss in Toronto’s St. Paul’s riding in June.

Clark, who has been improving her French skills, has also been active on TikTok and continues to engage with federal politics as a commentator on major networks. Her legacy as B.C. Premier includes promoting both environmental and fiscal responsibility while supporting the province’s mining and oil sectors. However, her departure from politics in 2017 led to instability within the B.C. Liberal Party, which has since rebranded and eventually dissolved.

Clark previously endorsed Jean Charest during the 2022 Conservative leadership race, though he was ultimately defeated by Poilievre. Now, as Trudeau faces pressure from within his own party, Clark’s interest in returning to the political stage has reignited speculation about her potential role in shaping the future of Canadian politics.

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