The prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeauis at a political crossroads that could lead him to announce his resignation in the coming days, according to sources close to the government cited by the newspaper. The Globe and Mail. Although the exact date has not been confirmed, the announcement is expected to be made before the key meeting of the Liberal Partyscheduled for Wednesday, January 8.
Trudeau, Prime Minister since 2015today faces strong rejection both within his party and among public opinion and sees support for his government plummet. The most recent polls indicate that the Liberal Party could be defeated by the Conservative Party in the next elections, with an advantage of more than 20 points.
Furthermore, growing dissatisfaction with the high cost of living, the lack of affordable housing and the deterioration of public services generated an internal revolt, with several Liberal deputies calling for his resignation.
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The atmosphere worsened after the surprise resignation of Chrystia FreelandDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, who criticized the Prime Minister’s economic policies.
Since then, Trudeau remained almost silent, while the majority of his coreligionists in the provinces of the Atlantic, Ontario y Quebec They expressed their disapproval, suggesting that their leadership no longer has the necessary support.
As pressure intensifies, questions are being raised about how his replacement will be carried out. The option of electing an interim leader is being considered, but the Liberal Party could also call an internal contest to select a definitive successor.
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Possible Trudeau substitutes
Among the possible candidates are figures such as Freeland, the Minister of Finance Dominic LeBlanc and the former Minister of Housing, Sean Fraser.