Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may resign as head of the country's Liberal party, according to a report issued by 'The Globe and Mail.' Sources indicate three have informed on this issue to be ready ahead of a potentially critical national caucus meeting scheduled to take place on Wednesday.
While the sources are not sure of the exact date that Trudeau will make his announcement, they believe it will be before the crucial party meeting. Trudeau's office has not responded to media inquiries on whether he will resign immediately or continue as prime minister until a new leader is elected.
Trudeau's Leadership Legacy
Trudeau has led the Liberal Party since 2013, taking over at a time when the party was struggling, holding only third place in the House of Commons. Under his leadership, the Liberals staged a comeback, securing a majority government in the 2015 federal election. However, recent polls indicate the party is trailing significantly behind the Conservatives, raising questions about the Liberals’ prospects in the next election, which must take place by late October.
Challenges for the Liberal Party
In case Trudeau quits, the Liberals would be forced to conduct an election without a permanent leader. The threat of his leaving may necessitate an early election to have a government in place that could take on the pressing issues in Canada, like handling relations with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump.
Potential Interim Leadership
According to the report, Trudeau discussed the possibility of interim leader and prime minister with Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc. This may pose a problem for the arrangement, however, if LeBlanc is interested in running for permanent leadership of the party.
As Canadians wait to hear an official word, a potential resignation from Trudeau marks the end of the country's known political landscape with the future of the Liberal Party uncertain amidst growing public and political scrutiny.
With inputs from agencies
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