New Delhi/Toronto:
There is currently political instability in the North American country Canada. Justin Trudeau finally announced his resignation from the post of Prime Minister on Monday evening after increasing pressure from his Liberal Party MPs. He has also left the post of leader of the Liberal Party. However, Trudeau will remain acting Prime Minister until a new party leader is elected. The responsibility of choosing the leader of the Liberal Party has been given to Sachit Mehra. The tenure of the Trudeau government is till October this year. But, after his resignation, it is believed that elections can be held in Canada soon (Canada Elections 2025).
Let us know who is Sachit Mehra? Why was he given the responsibility of choosing the new leader of the Liberal Party? What will be their role in Canada’s elections? What happens next in Canada after Trudeau’s resignation:-
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Who is Sachit Mehra?
Sachit Mehra is a Canadian businessman of Indian origin. He is currently the President of the Liberal Party. His father was a resident of Delhi. He shifted to Canada in the 1960s. He started a restaurant chain named East India Company Restaurants in Winnipeg and Ottawa cities of Canada. Sachit Mehra is currently handling this family business.
Apart from being the owner of East India Company restaurants, he is also active in other businesses. He also takes great interest in community development. According to Sachit Mehra’s LinkedIn profile, he lives in Manitoba, Canada. He is also the Vice Chairman of Community Relations. He has been managing his family business since 1994.
Work done to promote economic development
Sachit Mehra was the President of Winnipeg Downtown Biz from 2013 to 2016. During this period, he did many things to promote economic development.
Raise funds for charity
Sachit Mehra also works to raise funds for charity. He also presided over the charity fundraiser Masala Mixer event. The event raised over US$75,000 for Victoria General Hospital and the Alzheimer’s Association of Manitoba. Mehra has also been involved in the campaign to raise funds during the Covid pandemic in 2021. Mehra knows how to speak Hindi and Punjabi.
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When did you join the Liberal Party?
Sachit Mehra has been interested in politics as well as business. He joined the Liberal Party in 2019. He was elected President of this party in the year 2023. Now after Trudeau’s resignation, he will soon call a meeting to elect a new leader in the Liberal Party.
How big a position in the Liberal Party?
Sachit Mehra was number 2 in the Liberal Party after Justin Trudeau. He is also included in the National Board of Directors of the Liberal Party. Being the party president, he has the responsibility of increasing the membership of the party, increasing funding, deciding the campaign for the party and preparing the party workers for the elections.
How will you elect a new leader?
After the resignation of Justin Trudeau, apparently the responsibility of choosing the new leader of the party has fallen on Sachit Mehra. The responsibility is on him to choose a face that is acceptable to everyone. A leader who will take everyone along and put forward the principles of the Liberal Party. Voting will be conducted once the names are shortlisted. Then the candidate will be announced.
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Who is in the race for the new leader?
After the resignation of Justin Trudeau, the race for the new leader of the Liberal Party includes former Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland, former Central Banker Mark Carney, Transport Minister Anita Anand.
What did Trudeau say in his address to the nation?
-Justin Trudeau said, “Canada deserves a better option for the next election. I am not that option. If I have to fight the battle at home, then I understand that I am not a good option for the 2025 election.” But I am a fighter and my fight will continue.”
-Trudeau said, “I will remain the acting PM until a new leader is selected. I have full hope that the new Prime Minister and the new leader of the Liberal Party will go forward in this election with his values and ideals and will take Canada forward.”
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– He said, “The truth is that despite all my efforts, the Parliament of Canada remains paralyzed. But, I am a fighter. I am and will always be concerned about my country Canada. I kept fighting for the betterment of my country. Yes. This fight will continue further.”
-Justin Trudeau said, “There were internal battles within the Liberal Party, which led to my decision to step down as party leader and Canadian PM.” Trudeau, 53, said, “I have decided to step down as PM after long discussions with my ex-wife and children.” The tenure of the Trudeau government was till October. In such a situation, it is believed that elections can be held in Canada soon.
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What’s next in Canada?
The session of the Canadian Parliament was to begin on January 27. But with his resignation, Trudeau has put a full stop to this for now. Trudeau said that now the session of the Canadian Parliament will be held in March. The Liberal Party is already in minority. In such a situation, the Liberal Party may have to face a trust vote as soon as the Parliament session begins. Looking at the current political situation, it is very clear that the Liberal Party will not get the support of other parties. In such a situation she will lose the trust vote. In such a situation, it is certain that a new party government will be formed in Canada.
Who has how many seats in Canada?
There are 338 seats in the House of Commons (Lok Sabha), the Parliament of Canada. The majority figure is 170. Liberal Party has 153 MPs. Last year, pro-Khalistani Canadian Sikh MP Jagmeet Singh’s New Democratic Party (NDP) withdrew the support of 25 of its MPs from the Trudeau government.
Due to the break in the alliance with the NDP, the Trudeau government was reduced to minority. However, in the floor test held on October 1, Trudeau’s Liberal Party got the support of another party. Trudeau’s opposition Conservative Party has 120 seats.
When is the election?
There are federal elections in Canada in October this year. But after Trudeau’s resignation, there is a strong possibility that elections may be held before time.
Who is Pierre Poilievre?
Pierre Poilievre is the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Recent surveys conducted regarding Canada elections have shown him to be a strong contender to become the next Prime Minister of Canada. Pierre Poilievre has been Trudeau’s staunch rival since taking over his party in 2022. Poilievre has described himself as anti-elite and anti-Trudeau.
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