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Why Didn't Marc Garneau Take His Own Advice?

Aaron H. Emery | Posted 05.14.2013 | Canada Politics
Aaron H. Emery

It was Marc Garneau who was recently saying, "we cannot wait until after the leadership race is over to find out what we signed up for." These comments were, of course, pointed squarely at Garneau's leading opponent in the Grit's leadership race, Justin Trudeau. But what do we do when our father-figure departs from his own wisdom?

White Smoke! Twitter Jokes On Garneau's Departure

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 05.13.2013 | Canada Politics

Marc Garneau drops out of the Liberal leadership race and Twitter lets out a sigh of sadness. News the man considered to be Justin Trudeau's stiffe...

'Ambitious' Goal For Women

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 05.07.2013 | Canada Politics

OTTAWA - Marc Garneau says he'd set a target of 40 per cent women candidates in the next election if he's chosen to lead the Liberal party.That's an a...

'This Can't Be A Coronation'

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 03.11.2013 | Canada Politics

Marc Garneau is clearly not a guy who is used to losing. For several weeks, Canada’s first astronaut, a retired navy captain, former president of...

Garneau Accuses Trudeau Of Hiding

CBC | Posted 04.29.2013 | Canada Politics

Marc Garneau is credible, likable, celebrated, looks like a statesman and when it comes to being experienced it really doesn't get much better than be...

Garneau Ready For Mission Impossible

CP | Joan Bryden, The Canadian Press | Posted 04.24.2013 | Canada Politics

OTTAWA - Liberal leadership hopeful Marc Garneau says he's not afraid to open up constitutional negotiations in a bid to reform Canada's unelected Sen...

Garneau Blasts Trudeau's 'Rookie Mistake'

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 04.23.2013 | Canada Politics

OTTAWA - Liberal leadership hopeful Marc Garneau has added inexperience and immaturity to the list of front-runner Justin Trudeau's alleged shortcomin...

Trudeau Is Asking You to Buy a Car You Haven't Test-Driven

Marc Garneau | Posted 04.16.2013 | Canada Politics
Marc Garneau

As a candidate in this leadership race I believe we have a responsibility during this campaign to define where we stand; we must be clear in our convictions; and speak honestly to Liberals and to Canadians. And therein lies the difference between my friend, colleague and fellow candidate Justin Trudeau and myself. =

No More Mr. Nice Guy

CP | Joan Bryden, The Canadian Press | Posted 04.15.2013 | Canada Politics

OTTAWA - Marc Garneau shook up the heretofore genteel Liberal leadership race on Wednesday, launching the first direct, sustained attack on front-runn...

Why I Left Space for Politics: It's Not Rocket Science

Marc Garneau | Posted 01.29.2013 | Canada Politics
Marc Garneau

2012-11-14-LIBERALBANNER.jpg One aspect of running for political office after being an astronaut is the space jokes. I admit it: I'm fond of them. "Marc Garneau: soft on gravity." "Marc Garneau: not down to Earth." "Marc Garneau: He didn't come back from space for you." (Rest assured, I did.) As I prepared to launch my campaign for the Liberal leadership, people repeatedly asked why, having been fortunate enough to enjoy a career that's taken me around the planet more than a few times, I'd want to risk my reputation on something the media has already written off as a win for someone else? This isn't rocket science.

Funniest Sci-Fi Tweets On Garneau

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 11.28.2012 | Canada Politics

The race to find the next Liberal leader heated up on Wednesday with Marc Garneau's entry into the fray. The MP for the riding of Westmount-Ville-Mari...