From the Lobby: Canada-US political dynamics and the Federal Liberal leadership race

In this episode, Daniel Brock discusses Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement to resign and the subsequent race to replace him as the Liberal leader. The episode delves into the political uncertainty created by Trudeau’s decision to prorogue the federal parliament at a critical time for Canada. The move has sparked criticism, particularly given the potential crisis posed by the Trump administration 2.0. The episode also explores the legal and constitutional challenges to prorogation, highlighting a federal court case initiated by two Canadians from Nova Scotia aiming to overturn the decision. Daniel is joined by Claudia Feldkamp and Alex Steinhouse, senior counsel at Fasken Government Relations and Political Law team, who provide insights into the intricacies of prorogation and discuss their recent bulletins on the topic.