Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as Liberal Party leader as early as Monday, according to a report by The Globe and Mail, citing three sources. The sources indicate that while the exact timing is uncertain, Trudeau’s announcement is likely to happen before a crucial national caucus meeting on Wednesday.
Trudeau’s departure would leave the Liberal Party without a permanent leader, a challenging situation considering polls suggest the party will face a significant defeat in the upcoming election, which must take place by late October. This has sparked concerns about the party’s ability to govern effectively and has raised questions about interim leadership.
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc is being considered as a potential interim leader and Prime Minister, but this would be contingent on him not running for the party leadership. The Canadian Prime Minister’s office has not commented on the matter, and it remains unclear whether Trudeau will step down immediately or stay on as Prime Minister until a new leader is selected.
Trudeau’s resignation would also have implications for Canada’s relationship with the US, particularly with President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. His departure may lead to calls for a quick election to establish a government capable of handling the new US administration.
The development comes at a critical time for the Liberal Party, which Trudeau led to power in 2015. His resignation would mark the end of an era for the party and spark a leadership contest to determine his successor.
