MMC News Desk
6th Jan 2024
In a significant development in Canadian politics, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation this week, according to reliable sources. The decision follows internal dissent within his Liberal Party and growing external pressures on his administration.
The announcement is anticipated ahead of the party’s national caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Trudeau, 53, has served as Canada’s Prime Minister since 2015, steering the Liberal Party to a majority government in his first term and successive minority governments thereafter.
His tenure has been marked by notable achievements, including the legalization of recreational marijuana and the introduction of a federal carbon tax. However, recent political challenges, including Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s resignation last month and disagreements over Canada’s economic policies, have intensified scrutiny of his leadership.
Adding to these challenges, U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian products has further complicated Trudeau’s political standing. Opinion polls now suggest that the Liberal Party risks a potential defeat to the Conservative Party in the federal elections slated for October.
It remains unclear whether Trudeau will step down immediately or continue as caretaker Prime Minister until the Liberal Party selects a new leader. The party’s national executive is expected to convene in the coming days to outline a transition plan.
This development signals a pivotal moment in Canadian politics, with the resignation likely to reshape the Liberal Party’s strategy ahead of the elections and influence the country’s political landscape.
Further updates are expected as events unfold.
MMC News Desk
