Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly preparing to step down as leader of the Liberal Party, with an announcement anticipated as early as Monday, according to three sources.
The Globe and Mail reported Sunday that while the exact timing of Trudeau’s resignation remains uncertain, sources believe it will occur before a key national caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to their lack of authorization to discuss internal party matters, noted Trudeau’s desire to avoid the appearance of being ousted by his own Members of Parliament (MPs).
One source who recently spoke with the Prime Minister stated, “Trudeau realizes he needs to make an announcement before he meets the Liberal caucus so it doesn’t look like he was forced out by his own MPs.”
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The resignation rumors come amidst mounting internal pressure and dismal public opinion polls. These polls suggest the Liberal Party faces the prospect of a significant defeat to Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives in the next federal election.
It remains unclear whether Trudeau will resign immediately or continue as Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen. The Liberal Party’s national executive, tasked with organizing leadership matters, is expected to meet later this week following the caucus meeting to determine next steps.
Many Liberal MPs reportedly favor an immediate leadership change, as Trudeau’s waning popularity has reached unprecedented lows, threatening the party’s electoral prospects.
Speculation is already swirling about who might succeed Trudeau as Liberal leader. Potential candidates include:
- Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister
- Mélanie Joly, Foreign Affairs Minister
- François-Philippe Champagne, Innovation Minister
- Anita Anand, Transport Minister
- Mark Carney, former Bank of Canada Governor
- Christy Clark, former Premier of British Columbia
Justin Trudeau, who has led the Liberal Party since 2013 and became Prime Minister in 2015, has faced increasing challenges in recent years, including controversies over ethics, foreign relations, and policy decisions.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates as more details become available.
