Justin Trudeau Faces Mounting Pressure to Resign as Canadian Prime Minister
Over half of Liberal MPs demand Trudeau step down, citing record-low support and internal party dissent ahead of potential early elections.
- A majority of Liberal Party MPs, including entire caucuses from Ontario and Atlantic Canada, have called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign immediately.
- Recent polling shows Liberal support at an unprecedented low of 16%, with Trudeau's personal approval rating dropping to 22%.
- The opposition Conservatives are polling at 45% and are poised to form the next government, with some predicting an election as early as spring 2025.
- Trudeau is reportedly reflecting on his political future during a holiday break, while internal party letters urge him to step aside for new leadership.
- Former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s resignation earlier this month has intensified leadership speculation, with some MPs suggesting she could replace Trudeau.