Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly poised to resign as Liberal Party leader this week, according to multiple sources. This decision comes amidst mounting pressure from the Conservative opposition and plummeting approval ratings, which indicate a likely electoral defeat at the hands of Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives. Three sources confirmed to the *Globe and Mail* that Trudeau intends to announce his resignation as early as Monday, ahead of a crucial national caucus meeting on Wednesday. One source close to the Prime Minister suggested the timing aims to preempt the appearance of being forced out by his own MPs.
The future leadership of the Liberal Party remains uncertain. While Trudeau’s resignation as party leader is expected, the timing of his departure as Prime Minister is unclear. The *Globe and Mail* reports conflicting accounts, with some sources suggesting he will remain in office until a successor is chosen, while others are less certain. His advisors are reportedly weighing the implications of this dual role.
This development follows months of political turmoil for Trudeau’s government. As reported by Breitbart News in December, the government faced multiple no-confidence votes and internal dissent, culminating in the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Freeland’s departure, described as a shock to the Canadian political landscape, stemmed from disagreements with Trudeau over fiscal policy, specifically his increased spending in an attempt to bolster his popularity. Freeland criticized this spending as unsustainable and politically motivated.
Pressure on Trudeau intensified last September after his party lost a traditionally safe seat in Montreal. Polls at the time predicted a decisive Conservative victory in a snap election. In response to mounting economic concerns – including expanding poverty, housing crises, declining birth rates, and stalled productivity – Trudeau proposed a temporary 20% reduction in legal immigration. However, his political rivals criticized this measure as insufficient and too late.
The confluence of these factors – internal party strife, plummeting approval ratings, and a looming electoral defeat – has ultimately led to Trudeau’s anticipated resignation as party leader. The precise implications for his role as Prime Minister and the future of the Liberal Party remain to be seen.