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Trudeau May Resign as Canadian Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly considering stepping down. While no final decision has been made, sources indicate that an announcement is possible as early as Monday.
Trudeau’s departure would come amid declining support for his Liberal Party. Polls suggest a likely defeat in the upcoming election. The party would be left without a permanent leader.
Liberal parliamentarians have been urging Trudeau to resign, concerned about the poor poll results. Trudeau’s office has not yet commented.
If Trudeau resigns, he may remain as prime minister until a new Liberal leader is chosen. Alternatively, Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc may be considered as an interim leader.
Calls for Trudeau’s resignation have grown since he attempted to demote Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Freeland accused Trudeau of focusing on “political gimmicks” rather than national priorities.
Trudeau’s progressive agenda, which emphasized women’s rights and climate change, has been met with challenges. The pandemic and soaring prices have eroded his popularity. A failed immigration policy has also contributed to public dissatisfaction.