Trudeau poised to step down as liberal leader, sources say
The Canadian daily The Globe and Mail reports that Justin Trudeau may announce his resignation as head of the Liberal Party.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is considering stepping down as leader of the Liberal Party, according to the Canadian daily "The Globe and Mail", which cites three anonymous sources. The decision may be announced on Wednesday during the party's parliamentary caucus meeting.
Pressures on Trudeau
The Liberal Party caucus meeting is scheduled for January 8. It is expected to last six hours, as the public broadcaster CBC recently reported. On that Monday, the Prime Minister is only expected to participate in an online government committee meeting on Canada-U.S. relations.
For several weeks, the media have been reporting on internal pressure within the Liberal Party on Trudeau, related to the party's declining ratings. In December, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned following a dispute with the Prime Minister over economic policy.
Possible scenarios
The media have long speculated about various decisions Trudeau might make, including suspending parliamentary work, holding early elections, or the Prime Minister resigning as party leader, which would lead to the election of a new leader for the group.
Peter Fragiskatos, a Liberal politician, highlighted that a new leader could "capture the imagination of Canadians anew". Elections to the House of Commons are planned for this fall.
The significance of the elections in Canada is immense due to their impact on economic policy in the context of Donald Trump's announced tariffs on Canadian goods.
The Canadian election campaign is also focused on the cost of living and access to public services, posing significant challenges for the ruling Liberals.
