Gerald Butts
Gerald Butts is a Canadian political strategist and former chief adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Known for his close ties to Trudeau, Butts has played a significant role in shaping Liberal Party strategies and policies. Recently, he has been vocal in discussing the leadership race within the Liberal Party, advocating for a competitive process to test candidates rather than a quick selection of a frontrunner like Chrystia Freeland.
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Canada:
A number of senior Liberals, including Justin Trudeau’s former principal secretary, Gerald Butts, were approached to take on the job but declined.
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Canada:
A number of senior Liberals, such as Justin Trudeau’s former principal secretary Gerald Butts, veteran ministerial chief of staff Cyrus Reporter and former United Nations ambassador Marc-André Blanchard, were approached to take on the job but they declined.
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Canada:
Gerald Butts is referenced regarding his influence over Jody Wilson-Raybould.
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Canada:
Gerald Butts is one of the new Liberal Leader Mark Carney's advisers.
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Liechtenstein:
Gerald Butts, a former principal secretary to Trudeau, mentioned that the idea of Canada as the 51st state was discussed in past interactions.
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Canada:
Gerald Butts, Mr. Trudeau’s principal secretary from 2015 to 2019, who has been offering advice to Mr. Carney.
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Canada:
Gerald Butts was a veteran recruited by Justin Trudeau.
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Hungary:
Butts, a former advisor to Trudeau, expressed concerns about Trump's aggressive stance towards Canada.
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Canada:
Gerald Butts argued against a quick anointing of Chrystia Freeland as the new leader.
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