Trudeau may step down amid liberal party turmoil
Justin Trudeau may announce his resignation from the position of head of the Liberal Party, reports the Canadian daily "The Globe and Mail".
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is considering stepping down as leader of the Liberal Party, says the Canadian daily "The Globe and Mail", citing three anonymous sources. The decision might be announced on Wednesday during a meeting of the party's parliamentary caucus.
Pressures on Trudeau
The Liberal Party caucus meeting is scheduled for January 8 and is expected to last six hours, as recently reported by the public broadcaster CBC. On Monday, the Prime Minister is expected to participate only in an online meeting of the government committee for Canada-U.S. relations.
For several weeks, the media have reported 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 due to 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 resigning as party leader, which would involve electing a new head of the group.
Peter Fragiskatos, a liberal politician, emphasized that a new leader could "capture the imagination of Canadians anew." Elections to the House of Commons are planned for this fall.
The importance 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 living costs and access to public services, posing significant challenges for the ruling Liberals.
