Front Burner Liberal leadership hopeful Karina Gould
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Jan 28, 2025 Karina Gould, a dynamic Liberal leadership candidate and MP for Burlington, made history as the youngest woman appointed to cabinet. She discusses her vision for affordable childcare, emphasizing its role in boosting women’s workforce participation. Gould stresses the need for new leadership to restore trust in politics, citing a pivotal meeting with a former prime minister. She also proposes pausing the carbon tax and advocates for improved social safety nets to support young Canadians in the post-pandemic landscape.
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Chrétien's Encouragement
- Karina Gould decided to run for Liberal leadership after a conversation with former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.
- Chrétien encouraged her, citing the opportunity to regain Canadians' trust and win the next election.
Loss of Trust
- Canadians lost trust in the Liberals because of their delayed response to rising inflation and economic hardship.
- The Liberals focused on past achievements instead of addressing current problems, impacting public trust.
Economic Protection
- Karina Gould wants to protect the Canadian economy from Donald Trump's policies.
- She also wants to strengthen the social safety net to help Canadians facing job losses due to potential trade disputes.