Jagmeet Singh, the leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), is calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down. This comes after Trudeau’s deputy, Chrystia Freeland, resigned from her position as finance minister due to disagreements over how to handle the looming tariff threat from the incoming Donald Trump administration in the US.
Freeland’s resignation letter, posted on social media, revealed that Trudeau had offered her a different role in the cabinet, but she declined, citing the need for the government to take the tariff threat seriously and keep its “fiscal powder dry”.
Singh’s demand for Trudeau’s resignation is not surprising, given the turmoil within the Liberal Party. The NDP leader stated that the Liberals are more focused on their internal conflicts than on addressing the concerns of Canada people.
The situation has sparked a flurry of reactions from various politicians. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is also calling for an election, stating that Trudeau has lost control of the government ². Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed concern about the impact of Freeland’s resignation on the country’s stability.
As the political landscape in Canada continues to shift, one thing is clear: the pressure is mounting on Trudeau to step down. With the threat of tariffs from the US looming large, Canada needs a strong and united government to navigate the challenges ahead.
