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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is expected to resign as Liberal Party leader this week amid rising internal discord and political pressures.
NEW DELHI: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on the brink of announcing his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party, possibly as early as this week. This move comes in the wake of escalating internal discord within the party and external political pressures.
Since taking office in 2015, Trudeau has navigated numerous challenges, but recent months have seen his approval ratings plummet and unrest among his party members grow. The pivotal event that accelerated calls for his resignation was the unexpected exit of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in late December 2024. Her departure, attributed to policy disagreements, particularly on handling the economic implications of proposed U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump, has left Trudeau’s leadership visibly weakened.
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The Liberal Party is bracing for a significant shift. A national caucus meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, during which Trudeau is anticipated to formally announce his decision. There’s speculation on whether he will hold onto his position until a successor is elected or resign outright.
This week, the party’s executive will also convene to deliberate on the leadership transition, a process that will be crucial for setting the stage for the upcoming federal election in October 2025.
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The Liberals are currently experiencing a dip in voter support, exacerbated by electoral losses and policy disputes within the party ranks. The timing of Trudeau’s potential resignation adds urgency to the need for selecting a new leader who can rally the party and contend with the Conservative opposition, which holds a lead in current polls.
The implications of Trudeau’s departure are vast, potentially reshaping Canada’s political scene as the country approaches its next electoral contest. The Liberal Party’s ability to regroup and present a united front will be critical in the face of these challenges.
The situation remains fluid, and political analysts and the Canadian public are closely scrutinizing the Liberal Party’s next steps.
