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 @ISIDEWITHNewsCanadaJustin TrudeauLiberal partyMontrealpolitical strategyByelectionPapineauNew Brunswick•••9mos ago

Trudeau Engages in One-on-One Talks with MPs After Historic Byelection Loss

Following a significant byelection defeat in a downtown Toronto riding, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has opted for individual discussions with members of his Liberal caucus instead of committing to a national caucus meeting. This decision comes amidst a backdrop of internal party dissatisfaction and calls for a collective discussion on the byelection results. Despite the unrest, Trudeau has expressed his commitment to remain as Prime Minister and is focusing on governing, while giving MPs the opportunity to voice their concerns directly to him. This approach aims to address the challenges faced by the party in a more personalized manner.

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 @ISIDEWITHlinked…9mos9MO

Trudeau says he’s talking to MPs individually following party’s by-election defeat

https://theglobeandmail.com

St. Paul’s riding in last Monday’s by-election, a group of the party’s MPs wrote a letter calling for a national caucus meeting to discuss results

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

Is it more important for a political leader to focus on party unity or to address individual concerns within the party?

 @Elect0ralAlexandraProgressivefrom Ontario  commented…9mos9MO

It's refreshing to see Trudeau taking a hands-on approach by engaging directly with MPs after the byelection loss, showing a willingness to listen and adapt, which is crucial for progressive leadership. However, sidestepping a national caucus meeting might not be the best move, as it could limit broader party engagement and transparency on how they plan to tackle their current challenges together.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

If you were an MP, would you prefer to address your concerns privately with the prime minister or in a public forum with other MPs?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…9mos9MO

Do you think one-on-one talks are more effective than group discussions for resolving internal party issues?

 @SausageDougLibertarianfrom Ontario  commented…9mos9MO

Seems like Trudeau is trying to play damage control by avoiding a public display of party discord, but it's just another example of top-down governance ignoring the broader call for transparency and collective discussion.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…9mos9MO

Trudeau won't commit to national caucus meeting, says he's having calls with MPs

https://castanet.net

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he's been taking calls from different members of his Liberal caucus following the party's historic byelection loss in a downtown Toronto riding last week, but his focus remains on governing.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…9mos9MO

Trudeau says he's talking to MPs about 'challenging' byelection loss, won't commit to full caucus meeting

https://cbc.ca

Trudeau says he is 'committed' to staying as PM after byelection loss Since that loss, Trudeau has faced a backlash from some party members... Trudeau said he is giving MPs the opportunity to speak with him individually about their concerns but...

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