In a dramatic turn of events that has rocked Canadian politics, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly preparing to step down from his position as Liberal Party leader within days.
The news follows mounting pressure from within his party and a series of political setbacks, according to reports.
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Multiple sources close to the situation informed The Globe And Mail that Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation before a crucial national caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
The timing of this decision appears strategic, with one insider revealing that Trudeau wishes to avoid any perception of being forced out by his party.
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Daily Mail outlined that the catalyst for this political upheaval came on Dec. 16, when Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned, coinciding with her scheduled economic and fiscal update.
Freeland’s departure was particularly notable as she publicly criticized what she termed Trudeau’s spending “gimmicks” and expressed fundamental disagreements over Canada’s economic direction amid rising inflation and cost of living concerns, per the BBC.
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Sources revealed mid-December that Trudeau was “considering his options as leader,” Resist the Mainstream previously reported.
This came as Trudeau’s minority Liberal government grapples with plummeting poll numbers and mounting internal dissent.
The political earthquake intensified as New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh made an unprecedented call for Trudeau’s resignation, marking the first time he had explicitly demanded the prime minister step down.
While Singh’s party has provided crucial support to Trudeau’s minority government, he said “all options are on the table.”
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Resist the Mainstream also reported on Dec. 17 that conservative leader Pierre Poilievre seized on the chaos, declaring the government was “spiraling out of control” and warning about the dangers of such instability while facing potential U.S. tariffs.
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Adding to the pressure, President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threat of implementing a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods unless border security is tightened has created additional strain on Trudeau’s leadership.
The prime minister’s subsequent visit to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate backfired when Trump publicly mocked him and made provocative comments about Canadian statehood.
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In response to these mounting challenges, Daily Mail reported that Canada has announced significant border security measures.
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc unveiled a comprehensive $1.3 billion CAD ($930 million USD) border security package.
TNC reported that the plan includes round-the-clock surveillance using advanced technology such as helicopters, drones and mobile surveillance towers, alongside enhanced drug detection capabilities.
The Liberal Party’s national executive is scheduled to meet this week to address leadership transition plans, as explained by Daily Mail.
Several potential successors have emerged, including Mark Carney, 59, an investment banker who has reportedly been actively engaging with Liberal MPs to gather support for a potential leadership bid.
Sources indicate that discussions have also taken place regarding Finance Minister LeBlanc possibly serving as interim leader and prime minister, per Daily Mail.
The timeline for leadership transition remains uncertain, with some advisers suggesting Trudeau should remain in office to handle negotiations with the incoming Trump administration regarding the tariff threats.
Any leadership race would require at least three months, during which time the Liberal Party continues to face growing competition from Pierre Poillievre’s Conservatives.
