13/n “Freedom is not a given. Democracy is not a given. Even Canada is not a given”

Amazing that a Canadian Prime Minister would say this.

And he wraps up his speech to a standing ovation.
He will be remembered as a consequential, and I think positive, Prime Minister.

(I have to go now — former PM Chrétien is speaking now. He is 91)
“I am ready to fight!”
#canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis

12/n Trudeau speaks for the final time as Liberal leader.

“Now as Canadians face, from our neighbour, an existential crisis… Canadians are showing what it is that makes us. By proudly embracing who we are. Standing up for everyone’s fundamental rights is the only way to preserve our freedom. “

“We are a country that wants people to be able to pray as they pray, and love who they love. We will always defend a woman’s right to choose. We will be a country that will be diplomatic when we can but fight when we must… ELBOWS UP”

(The crowd chants Elbows Up)

#canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis

11/n Daughter of PM Trudeau (16yr old) Ella-Grace.

She is introducing her father. First time I have seen her speak publicly. Pretty interesting that she is willing to come and say her piece.

Will we see her in a future election?

“My brothers and and I have shared our dad with you, but now we’re taking him back”.

Well done young lady.

#canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis

10/n and now the front runner (the speaking order was done by draw) Mark Carney
“Who is ready to stand up for Canada?”
He speaks in a relaxed way compared to the others.
#canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis

9/n Now Karina Gould, who was the youngest candidate, is speaking. I hate that “young people” are always at a disadvantage. Unless of course they have a certain pedigree (Trudeau was 38 when he won leadership) #canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis

8/n next up, the former Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, Chrystia Freeland speaks before the votes are revealed.
“We will defeat Poillievre and his Maple Syrup MAGA”

#canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis

7/n the least likely Candidate to win, Frank Baylis. Speaks first.

He doesn’t expect to win. Worth noting that he is likely richer than Mark Carney…

If you have any doubt what you are going to hear from everyone tonight…
“We will not be intimidated by a tweet, and we will not be broken by a tariff”

Next up, Freeland.
#canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis

6/n showing a pictures of Pierre Trudeau and a young (tallest) boy on the stage as his father stepped down in 1984.

It’ll be interesting to hear what he has to say as he steps aside today.
#canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis

5/n Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly, a supporter of Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney says:

“I decided [for Carney] for three reasons
People want change
People want someone who can negotiate with Trump, and understand economic impacts
He is able to peat Pierre Poillievre. We need that Canadian jobs and Canadian way of life.”

#canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis

4/n According to the folks here, the expectation is after this, there will be a Canadian Federal Election called within 7-10 days.

BUCKLE UP

#canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis

3/n The votes are designated by riding. There are 343 ridings. Each riding is given 100 points for 343,000 total available. So to win, a candidate needs 17,151.

The ballots are ranked so since there are four candidates there will be up to 4 rounds counted. If a candidate doesn’t win a majority then the bottom candidate is dropped and their points go to the other candidates based on ranks.

It always annoys me when political parties have better voting systems than the general electorate in this country.

One day we will get PR!

#canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis

2/n If you are looking for coverage and don’t have Cable TV, you can download the CBC GEM app to see the live feed. It might be on CBC News app too and will be on their website at some point.
#canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis

1/n It’s time for a new Liberal Leader!
I am not a Liberal Party of Canada supporter, but this is extremely important in this unprecedented moment in US Canada relations.

The votes are in, we are just waiting for the count. I have not heard yet how they will be counting. If it is across multiple counts or if they just announce the winner.

If you know, please let me know.

One of the analysts just said, “when Carney is coronated”..

#canPoli #cdnpoli #trudeau #carney #freeland #gould #baylis