The upcoming week could be a turning point in Canadian politics as increasing demands for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation gain momentum. Reports from The Globe and Mail suggest that Trudeau could announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal party as early as Monday.
The Prime Minister has been under increasing pressure to step down due to public opinion polls that show the governing Liberals lagging significantly behind the Conservatives. This pressure has been exacerbated by calls for his resignation from his own caucus. However, neither the Canadian Press nor Global News have confirmed these reports independently.
Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos has recently joined the growing voices demanding Trudeau’s exit. He expressed that his constituents are largely in favour of the Prime Minister stepping down. Furthermore, on December 29, a letter from the Atlantic Liberal caucus urging Trudeau to resign as party leader was made public by MP Wayne Long.
Despite these calls for his resignation, Trudeau, who recently returned from a holiday in British Columbia, hinted at maintaining normal operations. This comes even as three main opposition parties threaten to topple the government at the earliest possible opportunity.
Looking ahead, if Trudeau does choose to step down, the Liberal caucus could have input on who takes over as the interim leader. Mike Crawley, a former Liberal party president, mentioned that the decision would ultimately be up to the administrative board of the party, but they would likely heed a recommendation from the caucus.
However, if Trudeau decides to remain, he could lead the party into the next election, which is scheduled for October. But with opposition parties threatening an early election, Canadians might be heading to the polls much sooner.
The future of Canadian politics remains uncertain as the nation awaits Trudeau’s decision. This situation could potentially reshape the political landscape and have far-reaching implications for both the Liberal party and Canada as a whole.
