Justin Trudeau Faces Growing Demands from His Caucus to Resign
The growing clamor for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation is at a critical juncture in his own party. While on a ski vacation in British Columbia, members of his Liberal caucus are urging him to step aside because of dwindling support and poor polling numbers.
A year of gathering pressure culminated in Chrystia Freeland’s resignation, which intensified the tide. Bringing an end to their longtime collaboration, Freeland left amid the differences due to the handling of UST trade threats and domestic policy concerns. Now there is a leadership vacuum many think Trudeau cannot fill.
The Atlantic liberals—who many say are crucial to the party’s success in the upcoming elections—have already gone public with their lack of confidence in Trudeau’s leadership. They fear that a party under his leadership would not stand even a remote chance against the new Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, whose pledges to tackle housing and affordability crises have resonated with voters already.
Lure more letters to caucus members suggesting the resignation of Trudeau, as time is fast running out to transfer power to the next upcoming federal elections, which are scheduled to take place in 2025. Without an official party mechanism to remove him, ultimately, the decider will be Trudeau himself.
Reports say that Trudeau is contemplating his political future, not just keeping in mind his legacy but also taking into consideration the strength of the Liberal Party. Then again, it becomes even more complex as there is no obvious successor. If Freeland is touted to step into his shoes, there are other possible aspirants, Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly, who are not too well-known among Canadians.
At this moment, Trudeau’s team is identifying for themselves a little path that can very well be a victory path with their focus on turnout from Quebec along with economic promises to Canadians. However, as it stands, many party members are wary and have warned they would not seek re-election should Trudeau stay.
None from the Prime Minister’s Office has directly addressed it. The final word from Trudeau would be forthcoming when he returns to Ottawa at the beginning of January. Whichever way he goes, the next few weeks will determine the future course of the Liberal Party—and, by extension, Canada’s political landscape.
- Published By Team Nation Press News
