Let us count the ways. From a Facebook reply post...
"In 2015, the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Justin Trudeau, swept to power promising transparency, ethical governance, and progressive change. Over the next decade, however, their tenure became defined by scandals, mismanagement, and ethical breaches that eroded public trust and exposed a pattern of self-interest and disregard for accountability. As of April 2025, with Mark Carney succeeding Trudeau, the party faces renewed skepticism that its problems are systemic, not personal. This report summarizes the major corruption and governance failures from 2015–2025 and explains why the Liberals have forfeited their right to govern.
The first major failure came with the 2016 launch of the Phoenix pay system, intended to streamline federal payroll. Implemented despite warnings it wasn’t ready, the system left thousands of civil servants unpaid or overpaid, with losses exceeding $2.2 billion. The fiasco revealed serious managerial incompetence and set the tone for the Liberals’ tenure. That same year, “ElbowGate” saw Trudeau physically intervene in the House of Commons, elbowing an MP—an early glimpse of his impulsive temperament.
In 2017, Trudeau became the first sitting prime minister found guilty of ethics violations after accepting a luxury vacation on the Aga Khan’s private island while his foundation received government funding. The Ethics Commissioner ruled he breached four provisions of the Conflict of Interest Act, exposing the hypocrisy behind the Liberals’ claims of transparency.
The 2018 India trip further damaged Trudeau’s credibility. Lavish costumes drew ridicule, and the invitation of a convicted criminal to a Canadian diplomatic event raised security concerns. That same year, allegations resurfaced that Trudeau had groped a reporter in 2000—casting doubt on his self-styled image as a feminist leader.
In 2019, the SNC-Lavalin affair became the defining scandal of the Trudeau era. The prime minister and his staff pressured Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould to intervene in a criminal case against the Quebec engineering firm. Her refusal and subsequent demotion triggered resignations and investigations. The Ethics Commissioner concluded Trudeau violated the Conflict of Interest Act by attempting to influence the judiciary—confirming political interference at the highest level. Compounding this was the revelation that SNC-Lavalin had made over $110,000 in illegal donations to the Liberal Party.
That same year, photos surfaced of Trudeau in blackface on multiple occasions, damaging Canada’s international reputation and further exposing the gap between his words and actions. During a fundraiser that year, his sarcastic “thank you for your donation” to an Indigenous protester epitomized his tone-deaf approach to reconciliation.
In 2020, the WE Charity scandal reignited ethics concerns. The government awarded the charity a $912 million contract to run a student grant program despite close financial ties between WE and the Trudeau family. Trudeau’s mother and brother had received large payments from WE, and then-Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s daughter worked there. The optics of nepotism forced Morneau’s resignation and ended the contract, reinforcing a perception of systemic cronyism.
Also in 2020, it emerged that Trudeau had met with Wei Wei, a businessman later charged in connection with an illegal casino, whose associates donated $1 million to the Trudeau Foundation. Around the same time, Trade Minister Mary Ng was reprimanded for awarding sole-source contracts to a friend—one of several cabinet-level conflicts of interest.
By 2022, the ArriveCAN app scandal showcased the government’s wastefulness. Originally budgeted at $80,000, costs exploded to $54 million amid allegations of inflated subcontracting and poor oversight. The Auditor General confirmed severe management failures, reinforcing doubts about the Liberals’ fiscal responsibility.
In 2023, reports surfaced that the Chinese government had interfered in the 2019 and 2021 elections, allegedly funding Liberal-aligned candidates. The Liberals’ sluggish response and refusal to launch a full public inquiry until public pressure mounted deepened concerns about compromised national security. That same year, interim Ethics Commissioner Martine Richard, sister-in-law of a Liberal minister, resigned due to conflict-of-interest concerns—again revealing weak ethical standards.
In 2024, the “Green Slush Fund” scandal erupted. The Auditor General found that Sustainable Development Technology Canada, a $1 billion program overseen by Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne, violated conflict-of-interest rules in 90 cases, awarding $59 million to ineligible projects. The fund was shut down, and the RCMP launched an investigation—another costly failure of oversight.
By early 2025, Trudeau’s popularity had collapsed amid economic stagnation and repeated scandals. On January 30, he abruptly resigned, proroguing Parliament until spring—widely viewed as a tactic to avoid accountability. His departure capped a decade marked by corruption, incompetence, and declining trust in public institutions.
Mark Carney’s succession in March 2025 was billed as a “fresh start,” but instead reinforced perceptions of elitism and hypocrisy. As former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor, Carney brought an image of global credibility—but also controversy. At Brookfield Asset Management, where he served as chair, Carney oversaw investments in fossil fuels and tax-haven structures while publicly touting himself as a climate champion. His financial interests in firms benefiting from Liberal climate policies fueled accusations of self-dealing. Critics also noted that his advisory role in shaping Trudeau’s carbon-tax strategy may have advantaged his corporate affiliates.
Carney’s decision to call a snap election within weeks of taking office appeared opportunistic, designed to exploit a brief honeymoon rather than confront the party’s record. His lofty rhetoric about “inclusive prosperity” rings hollow against his history of serving corporate elites. Far from renewal, Carney’s rise symbolizes continuity—the same moral evasions and corporate entanglements that defined the Trudeau years.
Across a decade in power, the Liberals have repeatedly failed the standards they promised to uphold. The Phoenix and ArriveCAN fiascos wasted billions. The Aga Khan and WE Charity scandals exposed a culture of entitlement. SNC-Lavalin revealed political interference in justice, while foreign interference allegations questioned the integrity of Canadian democracy. Trudeau’s personal missteps—from blackface to insensitive remarks—further eroded moral authority. The Green Slush Fund and ongoing RCMP probes underscore a pattern of financial mismanagement and ethical decay.
The transition to Mark Carney offers no credible change. His record suggests alignment with corporate and globalist interests, not with working Canadians. The Liberals’ pattern—self-interest, secrecy, and disregard for accountability—remains unbroken.
After ten years, the evidence is overwhelming: the Liberal Party has squandered public trust through corruption, incompetence, and hypocrisy. They have weakened democratic norms, mismanaged billions, and placed private and partisan interests above national welfare. Canada deserves leadership rooted in integrity, fiscal prudence, and accountability—qualities this party has repeatedly failed to deliver. The 2025 election should've marked the end of a decade of Liberal decay and the beginning of genuine reform.
