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Methinks Trudeau was upset because the lady was bailing out on him before the election because she knew any liberal could not be reelected in her riding N'esy Pas?
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Celina Caesar-Chavannes has quit the Liberal caucus. (Justin Tang/Canadian Press)
Whitby, Ont. MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes has quit the Liberal caucus and will sit as an independent, prompting Conservative attacks calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a "fake feminist."
Trudeau announced her decision after the weekly caucus meeting.
"I have just been notified by my office that Celina Caesar-Chavannes has decided to sit as an independent. I want to thank her for her service to the Liberal Party and to her constituents, and wish her the best in her continued service to her constituents," he said.
Caesar-Chavannes, who had announced already that she will not run in the October election, attended today's Liberal caucus meeting.
She told the Globe and Mail that when she first told Trudeau about her plan not to seek re-election, he became hostile towards her.
"He was yelling. He was yelling that I didn't appreciate him, that he'd given me so much," Caesar-Chavannes told the newspaper.
The Prime Minister's Office insisted that Trudeau displayed "absolutely no hostility" in the exchange.
Leaving Parliament Hill this afternoon, Caesar-Chavannes said that the Globe and Mail interview was the reason for her departure from caucus.
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When asked if she and Trudeau are "OK" with each other now, she declined comment.
On Twitter, she said the Globe interview had "unintended effects" on people she cared about.
"Although that was not the intention, it was the consequence, and I am sorry. I no longer want to distract from the great work my caucus colleagues are doing," she tweeted.
On Mar. 7, Caesar-Chavannes issued a cryptic tweet quoting the prime minister:
"'I believe real leadership is about listening, learning & compassion ... central to my leadership is fostering an environment where my Ministers, caucus & staff feel comfortable coming to me when they have concerns.'
"I did come to you recently. Twice. Remember your reactions?"
The MP's Liberal Party website has been shut down.
In the House of Commons, Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen said the development is more evidence that Trudeau doesn't live up to his feminist statements.
"When he silences women, when he yells and screams at them, when he says that their experiences are just different perspectives, he is demeaning all women and showing what a fake feminist he is," she said.
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"If the leader of the Opposition wants to be a better feminist than me, I wish him good luck. That would be a great thing," he said.
Scheer commented on Caesar-Chavannes quitting caucus as he left Parliament Hill.
During an afternoon event in Orléans, Ont. to promote the affordable housing measures in Tuesday's federal budget, Trudeau said the government should be judged on its actions. He said the Liberals have consistently invested in women's programs and advanced an equality agenda.
"We continue every day to stand up for gender equality and opportunities for women, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the economically smart thing to do," he said. "That is what we will continue to do, and we will take no lessons from the Conservatives on standing up for women's rights."
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The Trudeau government has seen several high-profile departures since the SNC-Lavalin controversy first broke in February. (CBC News)Bergen said later that a pattern is emerging in Trudeau's interactions with women in his caucus. She pointed to Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott, both of whom have resigned from cabinet but remain in the Liberal caucus.
Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould accused the Conservatives of "hypocrisy" for suggesting the Liberal government is not feminist. She said there is a "clear and concerted difference" in the way Conservatives treat women Liberal cabinet ministers in the Commons, heckling them more often than they do male cabinet ministers.
"As they stand there and try to discredit the numerous actions that we've taken to support women both here at home and abroad, they are also shutting down women when they're speaking," she said.
Wilson-Raybould praised Caesar-Chavannes.
"I think Celina's an extraordinary person, a great MP," she said.
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Dave MacDonald
Two female cabinet ministers have quit and two other female MP's have left the party in the last 6 months . Seems Justin has a big problem with women .
David R. Amos
Reply to @Dave MacDonald: "Seems Justin has a big problem with women"
Surprise Surprise Surprise
David R. Amos
Reply to @William Wilder: "I believe most people would call it integrity, a quality that seems to be missing with Trudeau and his Liberals."
I Wholeheartedly Agree particularly after dealing with the offices of Dion and Legault his politically appointed parliamentary ethics dudes again today
David R. Amos
Reply to @Ron Brady: "Please don't quote articles from the toronto star."
Methinks desperate liberals post desperate things N'esy Pas?
Brett Hol
Even if you are a Liberal supporter...you gotta admit this is getting completely out of hand.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Earl Sargent: "Ethics and truth is not their strong points."
Methinks that holds true for all political parties N'esy Pas?
Richard Hirschfield
“"He was yelling. He was yelling that I didn't appreciate him, that he'd given me so much," Caesar-Chavannes told the newspaper.”
Utterly believable.
David R. Amos
Who cares? The fact is CBC says she quit the Liberal caucus. Methinks she got the boot N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Richard Hirschfield: “"He was yelling. He was yelling that I didn't appreciate him, that he'd given me so much,"
Methinks he was upset because she was bailing out on him before the election because she knew any liberal could not be reelected in her riding N'esy Pas?
Dave MacDonald:
Our feminist PM is a fake . From Creston to this latest case today we see how he really treats women
Scott Stevens.
Reply to @Dave MacDonald:
You mean giving women cabinet posts and parading them around as a feminist victory only to have it blow up in your face because they don't roll over like the old boys club used to isn't working?
david kirby
Reply to @Scott Stevens:
Oh but they still have Maryam Monsef to parade, she clearly is the upcoming star of the Liberal party.
David R. Amos
Reply to @david kirby: Methinks thou doth jest too much N'esy Pas?
Don Oard
For the good of this country Trudeau needs to resign.
Derek Golota
Reply to @Don Oard: JT is too proud , ego won't let him. He's crashing and taking Lib party with him.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Derek Golota: Methinks you forgot that Trudeau The Younger became leader after Iggy and Rae had run the Liberal party into the ground. If he manages to win even a minority mandate in October after the SNC Scandal what does the say of Harper 2.0? It should be a small wonder as to why I am looking forward to running again N'esy Pas?
Chelsea Lang
I applaud you for this Ms Caesar-Chavannes, I’m not a Liberal supporter but I sure do respect anyone with a moral compass. Thank you for your service to Canadians.
Louisa Walker
Reply to @Chelsea Lang:
Neither are her constituents. She couldn’t be re elected so she’s taking a runner.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Louisa Walker: "She couldn’t be re elected so she’s taking a runner."
I agree
Darren MacDonald
A self-proclaimed feminist disrespecting strong women again and again, the jig is up.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Darren MacDonald: Methinks the fat lady ain't sung about this issue N'esy Pas?
Ugo Ball
The revolving doors are getting faster and faster... who's next ?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Ugo Ball: "who's next ?"
Survey Says???
David Raymond Amos @DavidRayAmos
Replying to@DavidRayAmos@Kathryn98967631and 47 others
Methinks Trudeau was upset because the lady was bailing out on him before the election because she knew any liberal could not be reelected in her riding N'esy Pas?
https://davidraymondamos3.blogspot.com/2019/03/mp-celina-caesar-chavannes-quits.html
#nbpoli #cdnpoli
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal-mp-caesar-chavannes-caucus-1.5064544
MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes quits Liberal caucus
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces Ontario MP's departure after weekly caucus meeting
Whitby, Ont. MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes has quit the Liberal caucus and will sit as an independent, prompting Conservative attacks calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a "fake feminist."
Trudeau announced her decision after the weekly caucus meeting.
"I have just been notified by my office that Celina Caesar-Chavannes has decided to sit as an independent. I want to thank her for her service to the Liberal Party and to her constituents, and wish her the best in her continued service to her constituents," he said.
Caesar-Chavannes, who had announced already that she will not run in the October election, attended today's Liberal caucus meeting.
She told the Globe and Mail that when she first told Trudeau about her plan not to seek re-election, he became hostile towards her.
"He was yelling. He was yelling that I didn't appreciate him, that he'd given me so much," Caesar-Chavannes told the newspaper.
The Prime Minister's Office insisted that Trudeau displayed "absolutely no hostility" in the exchange.
Leaving Parliament Hill this afternoon, Caesar-Chavannes said that the Globe and Mail interview was the reason for her departure from caucus.
Politics News
Celina Caesar-Chavannes on leaving Liberal Caucus
The Whitby, Ontario MP spoke with the CBC's Chris Rands after Question Period on Wednesday 1:24
"I think it's important to understand that while I support the values and principles of the Liberal Party, that it might be good, since that message did go out, that I sit as an independent for the rest of the term that I'm here," she told CBC News.Caesar-Chavannes said that while she loves representing her constituents, she did not want to cause them any more "grief" — especially those who are strong Liberal supporters.
When asked if she and Trudeau are "OK" with each other now, she declined comment.
The interview I gave last week to the Globe and Mail has had unintended effects on those I care about. Although that was not the intention, it was the consequence, and I am sorry. I no longer want to distract from the great work my caucus colleagues are doing. Love and hugs, C.
On Twitter, she said the Globe interview had "unintended effects" on people she cared about.
"Although that was not the intention, it was the consequence, and I am sorry. I no longer want to distract from the great work my caucus colleagues are doing," she tweeted.
On Mar. 7, Caesar-Chavannes issued a cryptic tweet quoting the prime minister:
"'I believe real leadership is about listening, learning & compassion ... central to my leadership is fostering an environment where my Ministers, caucus & staff feel comfortable coming to me when they have concerns.'
"I did come to you recently. Twice. Remember your reactions?"
“I believe real leadership is about listening, learning & compassion...central to my leadership is fostering an environment where my Ministers, caucus & staff feel comfortable coming to me when they have concerns” I did come to you recently. Twice. Remember your reactions?
The MP's Liberal Party website has been shut down.
Trudeau called 'fake feminist'
In the House of Commons, Conservative House Leader Candice Bergen said the development is more evidence that Trudeau doesn't live up to his feminist statements.
"When he silences women, when he yells and screams at them, when he says that their experiences are just different perspectives, he is demeaning all women and showing what a fake feminist he is," she said.
CBC News
Conservative MPs accuse Trudeau of 'fake feminism'
In the House of Commons, Conservative MPs Candice Bergen and Lisa Rempel challenged Trudeau on his feminism 2:27
Trudeau shot back that he would be "delighted" if Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer defended women's causes, including a woman's right to abortion."If the leader of the Opposition wants to be a better feminist than me, I wish him good luck. That would be a great thing," he said.
Scheer commented on Caesar-Chavannes quitting caucus as he left Parliament Hill.
"Clearly, the real Justin Trudeau's come out ... the way he's been treating people who have expressed their concerns to him, who have stood up to him," he said. "It's just another example of his lack of leadership."
During an afternoon event in Orléans, Ont. to promote the affordable housing measures in Tuesday's federal budget, Trudeau said the government should be judged on its actions. He said the Liberals have consistently invested in women's programs and advanced an equality agenda.
"We continue every day to stand up for gender equality and opportunities for women, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the economically smart thing to do," he said. "That is what we will continue to do, and we will take no lessons from the Conservatives on standing up for women's rights."
Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould accused the Conservatives of "hypocrisy" for suggesting the Liberal government is not feminist. She said there is a "clear and concerted difference" in the way Conservatives treat women Liberal cabinet ministers in the Commons, heckling them more often than they do male cabinet ministers.
"As they stand there and try to discredit the numerous actions that we've taken to support women both here at home and abroad, they are also shutting down women when they're speaking," she said.
Wilson-Raybould praised Caesar-Chavannes.
"I think Celina's an extraordinary person, a great MP," she said.
CBC News
Trudeau on Celina Caesar-Chavannes resignation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes has stepped down from the Liberal caucus and will now sit as an independent MP. 0:16
With files from Chris Rands
3826 Comments
Commenting is now closed for this story.
Dave MacDonald
Two female cabinet ministers have quit and two other female MP's have left the party in the last 6 months . Seems Justin has a big problem with women .
David R. Amos
Reply to @Dave MacDonald: "Seems Justin has a big problem with women"
Surprise Surprise Surprise
David R. Amos
Reply to @William Wilder: "I believe most people would call it integrity, a quality that seems to be missing with Trudeau and his Liberals."
I Wholeheartedly Agree particularly after dealing with the offices of Dion and Legault his politically appointed parliamentary ethics dudes again today
David R. Amos
Reply to @Ron Brady: "Please don't quote articles from the toronto star."
Methinks desperate liberals post desperate things N'esy Pas?
Brett Hol
Even if you are a Liberal supporter...you gotta admit this is getting completely out of hand.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Earl Sargent: "Ethics and truth is not their strong points."
Methinks that holds true for all political parties N'esy Pas?
Richard Hirschfield
“"He was yelling. He was yelling that I didn't appreciate him, that he'd given me so much," Caesar-Chavannes told the newspaper.”
Utterly believable.
David R. Amos
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Reply to @Rick Ellis: "Do you think that she could be lying or exaggerating? "Who cares? The fact is CBC says she quit the Liberal caucus. Methinks she got the boot N'esy Pas?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Richard Hirschfield: “"He was yelling. He was yelling that I didn't appreciate him, that he'd given me so much,"
Methinks he was upset because she was bailing out on him before the election because she knew any liberal could not be reelected in her riding N'esy Pas?
Dave MacDonald:
Our feminist PM is a fake . From Creston to this latest case today we see how he really treats women
Scott Stevens.
Reply to @Dave MacDonald:
You mean giving women cabinet posts and parading them around as a feminist victory only to have it blow up in your face because they don't roll over like the old boys club used to isn't working?
david kirby
Reply to @Scott Stevens:
Oh but they still have Maryam Monsef to parade, she clearly is the upcoming star of the Liberal party.
David R. Amos
Reply to @david kirby: Methinks thou doth jest too much N'esy Pas?
Don Oard
For the good of this country Trudeau needs to resign.
Derek Golota
Reply to @Don Oard: JT is too proud , ego won't let him. He's crashing and taking Lib party with him.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Derek Golota: Methinks you forgot that Trudeau The Younger became leader after Iggy and Rae had run the Liberal party into the ground. If he manages to win even a minority mandate in October after the SNC Scandal what does the say of Harper 2.0? It should be a small wonder as to why I am looking forward to running again N'esy Pas?
Chelsea Lang
I applaud you for this Ms Caesar-Chavannes, I’m not a Liberal supporter but I sure do respect anyone with a moral compass. Thank you for your service to Canadians.
Louisa Walker
Reply to @Chelsea Lang:
Neither are her constituents. She couldn’t be re elected so she’s taking a runner.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Louisa Walker: "She couldn’t be re elected so she’s taking a runner."
I agree
Darren MacDonald
A self-proclaimed feminist disrespecting strong women again and again, the jig is up.
David R. Amos
Reply to @Darren MacDonald: Methinks the fat lady ain't sung about this issue N'esy Pas?
Ugo Ball
The revolving doors are getting faster and faster... who's next ?
David R. Amos
Reply to @Ugo Ball: "who's next ?"
Survey Says???