Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly preparing to announce his resignation this week, according to a news report.
On Sunday, three sources told The Globe and Mail, a prominent Canadian newspaper, that Trudeau, 53, may disclose his decision to step down as the leader of the Liberal Party before a crucial national caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
While it remains uncertain exactly when the announcement will take place, the sources indicated it could happen as soon as Monday.
This revelation comes amid mounting pressure on Trudeau to resign, following heightened criticism of his leadership, especially with the looming threat of a Donald Trump presidency and the potential imposition of 25% tariffs on all Canadian exports.
The embattled Prime Minister suffered a significant setback when his then-finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned last month due to growing tensions between the two over the direction of Canada’s economic policies.
One of the sources told The Globe and Mail that Trudeau understands the need to announce his resignation before the Liberal caucus convenes on Wednesday, to avoid the perception that he was forced out by his own party members.
It remains unclear whether Trudeau, who has led the country for nearly ten years, will remain in office as prime minister until a new leader is chosen or if he will step down immediately, according to the report.
A fourth source suggested that Trudeau’s decision to resign would be driven by the belief that the caucus no longer supports him, rather than a sense that he is unable to continue fulfilling his duties.
Public opinion polling suggests the Liberal Party is likely to lose to the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, in an election expected to occur by the end of October.
Trudeau has faced frequent criticism from President Donald Trump since the Republican’s election win last November, with Trump even suggesting that Canada might consider becoming the 51st state of the United States.
{Matzav.com}