Restaurant serves cheap burgers to celebrate leader quitting


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A Dairy Queen in British Columbia marked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement with a special promotional offer, serving “Trudeau Resignation Burgers” for just $2. The establishment also featured a special deal on poutine named in honor of Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre.

The announcement came as Trudeau, who has served as Canada’s leader for nearly ten years, declared his intention to step down from his position as head of the Liberal Party and consequently, as prime minister. While his departure isn’t immediate, with elections scheduled for October, he’s requested a parliamentary prorogation until March 24, effectively halting legislative activities to allow his party time to select new leadership.

In response to Trudeau’s announcement, Poilievre called for immediate elections, capitalizing on recent polls showing strong Conservative support. December polling indicated that more than half of Canadians favored prompt elections to remove Trudeau from office.

The Langley Dairy Queen location displayed its political commentary through its signboard, advertising the discounted burgers alongside “Poilievre 4 PM poutine” for $5. Canadian Global News covered the restaurant’s promotion and interviewed local residents, who largely expressed relief about Trudeau’s impending departure.

“It was actually unfortunate that he hung on as long as he did,” said Berhnard Wolf, a former Trudeau supporter, in an interview with Global News. “And like I said, I just wish it would happen a lot sooner.”

“I don’t like his leadership. I don’t think he’s been effective for a long time,” another Canadian told reporters. “To be honest, I think he held on for way too long. There was a bit of a, you know, delusional aspiration and his hanging on.”

Victoria resident Kuba Oms highlighted healthcare challenges, noting difficulties in accessing medical care and affordable housing under Trudeau’s leadership. Even in Montreal, Trudeau’s political hometown, residents expressed mixed feelings about his departure.

“I feel bad for him, but that’s a good decision,” said barbershop owner Giovanni Bonadonna to reporters, describing Trudeau as “gentleman number one.”

“He’s a good guy and I like him, but economically we are very, very stressed,” small business owner Faisal Amin told the Canadian Press. “In this situation I think it’s better to resign and give other people, another guy (a chance) to perform.”

Amin noted concerns about immigration levels and employment opportunities under Trudeau’s leadership. Another citizen, speaking to Rebel News, criticized Trudeau’s policies regarding immigration and the economy, suggesting the resignation should have happened years earlier.

Despite widespread concerns about housing, healthcare, and immigration, Trudeau’s resignation speech focused on internal party conflicts. “This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,” he stated. “Parliament has been paralyzed for months after what has been the longest session of a minority parliament in Canadian history.”

Poilievre responded forcefully to Trudeau’s announcement, demanding immediate elections. “Every Liberal MP in power today, and every potential Liberal leadership contender fighting for the top job helped Justin Trudeau break the country over the last 9 years,” he declared, later adding, “The Canadian people are not obliged, 41 million people are not obliged to wait around while this party sorts out its shit.”

 

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