- Canadian PM Justin Trudeau expected to resign this week
- Reports from Reuters and The Globe and Mail say his resignation could come as early as Monday
- His party – Liberal Party – are trailing in the polls amid a tough time in Canada ahead of Trump’s return to office
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau expected to resign this week
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 53, is expected to announce his resignation in the coming days, according to reports from Reuters and The Globe and Mail.
Trudeau, who has served as Prime Minister for nine years, could step down as early as Monday, vacating his role as leader of the ruling Liberal Party. His departure would leave the party without a leader at a time when polls indicate the Liberals are trailing the opposition. If Trudeau resigns, a federal election would need to be held by late October.
Sources familiar with the matter told The Globe and Mail they expect Trudeau to make the announcement before an emergency meeting of Liberal legislators scheduled for Wednesday, though the exact timing remains uncertain.
The Prime Minister has faced mounting pressure to resign, with increasing calls from within his party following the unexpected resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Freeland, who also served as Finance Minister, stepped down in December, citing disagreements over the government’s response to proposed 25% tariffs by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The issue has raised concerns about a potential economic fallout for both countries.
