Trudeau Expected To Resign As Liberal Party Leader This Week

By Fnf Correspondent | PUBLISHED: 06, Jan 2025, 12:37 pm IST | UPDATED: 06, Jan 2025, 12:37 pm IST

New Delhi: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party on Monday, following increasing dissent within his caucus, ANI reported citing The Globe and Mail.

One of the sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, indicated that while the exact timing of Trudeau's announcement is uncertain, it is expected to happen before a key national caucus meeting on Wednesday.

Another source, who recently spoke with the Prime Minister, noted that Trudeau recognizes the importance of making an announcement before the caucus meeting to dispel any perception that he was forced out by his MPs.

Sources indicate there is still no clarity on how the Liberal Party's national executive will manage the leadership transition. It remains uncertain whether Trudeau will resign immediately or continue as Prime Minister until a successor is selected.

The Liberal Party's national executive, responsible for leadership decisions, is expected to meet this week, likely following the caucus session, as reported by The Globe and Mail.

Trudeau's Liberal caucus is set to meet on Wednesday amid growing calls for his resignation from MPs. Parliament is scheduled to reconvene on January 27, with the three main opposition parties reportedly planning to bring down the government at the earliest opportunity, according to Radio Canada.

In the last few months, Canada has experienced major political turmoil. On December 16, hours before the statement on Canada's economy, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced her resignation from the Cabinet.