Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, could announce his resignation this week, according to an article published by the daily The Globe and Mail this Sunday, January 5. According to several anonymous sources close to the internal affairs of the Liberal Party, Trudeau’s departure could take place as early as this Mondayahead of a crucial national caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday. This announcement would mark a turning point in the politician’s career, a few months before the legislative elections scheduled for the end of October.
Questioned by AFP, the Prime Minister’s office did not wish to comment on this information. If the resignation is confirmed, it would leave the Liberal Party without a leader at a pivotal moment for the political future of the country.
Political chaos in Ottawa
Justin Trudeau is facing a significant political crisis, after a series of internal disagreements and a weakness of his government in Parliament. The Prime Minister, a minority in the House of Commons, is under increasing pressure due to the discontent growing within his party itself. Added to this is a difficult economic context and diplomatic tensions with the United States, exacerbated by the re-election of Donald Trump.
The resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland in December intensified this instability. Also Minister of Finance, she opposed Trudeau’s strategy in the face of an imminent trade war with the Trump administration. This rupture has fueled the divide within the government, especially since several Liberal MPs have publicly expressed their disagreement with the Prime Minister.
A plummeting popularity rating
After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau still suffers from low popularity ratings today. His conservative rivals, led by Pierre Poilievre, are well ahead of him in the polls, with a gap of more than 20 points. The Prime Minister, once seen as a charismatic young leader internationally, is now criticized for his handling of inflation, the housing crisis and the public services situation.
-Its legislative record, although combined with important reforms such as the legalization of cannabis and the establishment of medical assistance in dying, now seems eclipsed by increasingly contested management. The prospect of his resignation, particularly as the country prepares for a return of Donald Trump to the White House, is reigniting calls for new elections.
Towards early elections?
The departure of Justin Trudeau would certainly fuel speculation about a possible acceleration of the electoral calendar. With an increasingly significant popularity deficit, some analysts fear that the Liberal Party, without clear direction, will find itself in a difficult position in the face of a strong comeback from the Conservatives. Talk of Trudeau’s resignation coincides with concerns over trade tensions with their US neighbor and the prospect of a new economic war between the two countries. In this uncertain context, the country could find itself facing a major political challenge, with general elections perhaps closer than expected..
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