In a bizarre farewell, the outgoing Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, was seen carrying on a chair from Parliament, and aroused a mixture of entertainment and speculation, clinging out with his tongue. The image widely shared online captured Trudeau in a light moment in a light moment in a light moment. While the photo attracted a lot of attention, do you know that there is actually a tradition behind it?
According to the Canadian Parliamentary Conference, MPs are allowed to move their chairs with them when they leave the House of Commons – a symbolic gesture that marks the end of their term. Political columnist Brian Lily Toronto sun Explained custom in a post on X, called it “a great tradition”, while described as “weird” and probably gave a hint in “a magnificent choice”.
A symbolic exhaust, a political transition
Shortly before the Liberal party announced its successor at its leadership conference, Trudeau came out. In his last speech as a leader, Trudeau reflected his decade and party track record in the office. “I am proud that we have been proud of people working hard to join these last 10 years,” told the party members. He said, “It is the responsibility to ensure that Canada remains the best country on Earth.” Urging his supporters to maintain the fight for their values, Trudeau’s address hit a mixture of pride and purpose – a farewell, but also cry a rally.
A new era for Canadian liberals
Trudeau announced his resignation on 6 January, stepping amidst public dissatisfaction over the lack of housing and increasing costs, issues that have dominated political discourses in recent months. Step in his place Mark carneyWhich was elected as the new head of the Liberal Party on Sunday. Carney, a former bank of Canadian governor and experienced economic strategist, will now lead the party in the next federal elections later this year.
Their leadership comes at an important time, as Canada faces increasing trade tension with US President Donald Trump’s administration. In a post on X after his election, Carney wrote, “Thank you. Now let’s build a strong Canada, together. We are the strongest when we are united. ,
(With input from ANI)