In a surprising turn of events, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to relinquish his position as the leader of the Liberal Party, possibly as soon as Monday.
This revelation was made by three undisclosed sources on Sunday. According to The Globe and Mail, these sources, who were not authorized to discuss internal party matters, stated, "The sources stressed that they dont know definitely when Mr. Trudeau will announce his plans to leave but said they expect it will happen before a key national caucus meeting on Wednesday."
This decision comes in the wake of escalating internal party pressure and unfavorable public opinion polls, which suggest a potential landslide victory for Pierre Poilievres Conservatives in the forthcoming election. As reported by The Post Millennial, Trudeau's anticipated resignation is seen as a response to his party's declining popularity and the increasing support for the Conservatives.
One of the sources, who had a recent conversation with the Prime Minister, told The Globe, "Mr. Trudeau realizes he needs to make an announcement before he meets the Liberal caucus so it doesnt look like he was forced out by his own MPs." This statement suggests that Trudeau's decision is a strategic move to maintain his dignity amidst the growing discontent within his party.
The report further reveals that it remains uncertain whether Trudeau will resign immediately or continue his tenure as Prime Minister until a successor is appointed. The Liberal Party's national executive, tasked with leadership decisions, is set to meet later this week, presumably after the impending caucus meeting.
A significant number of Liberal MPs have voiced their preference for an immediate replacement, given Trudeau's detrimental impact on the party's popularity. The question of who might succeed Trudeau has sparked widespread speculation. The Globe lists potential contenders as "Ms. [Chrystia] Freeland, Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly, Innovation Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne, Transport Minister Anita Anand, former central banker Mark Carney and former B.C. premier Christy Clark."
Trudeau assumed leadership of the Liberal Party in 2013, a time when the party was grappling with significant challenges, including a drop to third place in the House of Commons. However, Trudeau's leadership has been marred by controversy in recent years, with his handling of the pandemic and the Freedom Convoy protest drawing heavy criticism. The resignation of Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland, who also served as Finance Minister, ahead of a damning financial report, further tarnished Trudeau's reputation.
Poilievre, on the other hand, has been gaining nationwide support for his outspoken stance on economic revitalization plans and his call for a carbon tax election. Recent polls indicate a substantial lead for Poilievre. A recent poll featured on the CBC stated, "The Conservatives have increased their lead over the Liberals to 23 points nationwide as support for Justin Trudeau's party took another tumble in the wake of Chrystia Freeland's resignation from cabinet."
Trudeau's position was further compromised when an informal coalition with the leftist NDP, led by Jagmeet Singh, disintegrated. Singh has expressed his intention to withdraw his support for Trudeau but has been hesitant to commit to a non-confidence vote. This political turmoil underscores the challenges Trudeau faces and the shifting political landscape in Canada.
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