Ralph Goodale ..

[15444]

My bet is on Easter. Was the ag critic for years. Ag definitely won't be a dull portfolio with him in charge - should be fun to watch.

[TOM4CWB]

Ralph Goodale will NEVER let his hand off Ag... and Justin will be happy to give him this headache.

Braeheart... unlike you, I believe Ralph has learned some wisdom in opposition for 10 years.

Ritz did the hard lifting... Goodale will now have the pleasure of implementing the Emerson CTA recommendations... TTP... and work through SM5 issues. MP Goodale is as conservative as Martin was... and will do a good job to Balance Justins need for leadership.

We do live in interesting times. NEVER burn bridges.

[saskcanfarmer]

Mark Eyking is another option. Ralph might not even get a minister job. Trudeau did promise half his cabinet would be woman too so that narrows his odds.

[boarderbloke]

I don't believe Ralph will be ag minister, JT needs him closer at hand to govern. Remember, JT is just a high school drama teacher, that's it. No law degree like his dad, no studies in economics or finance, just a drama teacher. Ralph will be needed close by.
Perhaps someone from Ont.?
15444, any prospects for Ag minister coming out of Ont.?

[farmaholic]

In general.... running the country may be compared to running a diverse corporation. There will be layers of management and Trudeau will not have the skill set to do it himself. Hopefully he will be surrounded by capable people.

No different than any other party who forms government. Just a different group this time around.

[SASKFARMER3]

God guys some of your comments are unbelievable.
Ralph will be finance minister.
Easter will get AG.

Plus the Old boys club will be running the show with Trudeau as the Poster Child. Watch.

[farmaholic]

There's rumblings Ritz is considering crossing the floor to continue being the Agriculture Minister under rhe Liberal banner but Conservative philosophy.

[15444]

BB, couldn't tell you. I don't follow the demon hoards (Liberals), I just hear the mention of some names that are the elder demons (Goodale, Easter) and where their interests lay.

[Braveheart]

The Libs would be wise to start with new blood. As far as Easter, his baggage with the NFU should disqualify him.

Ritz should cross the floor, exit stage right (pun), and disappear.

[Guest]

well whoever gets Ag minister sure doesn't have very big boots to fill

[farmaholic]

I lose what little respect I have for people who let their name stand and win their seat, but their party loses the role of government, and then they "quit"!

[sumdumguy]

For sure, Case IH. Hope we get back farm programs, PFRA, community pastures. Course I know it would be difficult and expensive to try to replace what was discarded.