Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly poised to announce his resignation this week, as mounting dissent within his Liberal Party threatens his leadership, according to a report by The Globe and Mail on Sunday.
The newspaper, citing three anonymous sources familiar with the matter, indicated that Trudeau’s announcement could come as early as Monday. The timing is crucial, with a national Liberal Party caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
The sources suggest that growing internal discontent and declining public support have accelerated Trudeau’s decision to step down. It remains unclear whether he will continue in an interim capacity while the Liberal Party seeks new leadership.
Trudeau, who swept to power in 2015 with a promise of “sunny ways,” led the Liberals to two subsequent victories in 2019 and 2021. However, recent public opinion polls show him trailing his main rival, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, by a staggering 20 points.
The potential resignation marks a significant turning point for Canadian politics and could have wide-reaching implications for the country’s domestic and foreign policies. Observers are closely watching how this development might influence Canada’s engagement with Asian markets and its position on global affairs.
The Liberal Party has yet to issue an official statement regarding the report, and no confirmation has been made about Trudeau’s intentions. The coming days are expected to shed more light on the situation as the country anticipates a formal announcement.
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