In the ranks of the strange and unusual, Canada at least deserves passing inclusion as a country facing one of the worst crises in its history with a government that only vaguely qualifies as being in charge.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has maybe a week left as prime minister. The Liberal party will choose a new leader on Sunday. Normally, the leader of the governing party serves as prime minister, but it’s not clear when the official handover will take place.