Trudeau Under Pressure to Resign as Calls Grow Amidst Economic Concerns and Party Discontent

Calls for Resignation Grow

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing increasing pressure to resign, with members of his own party joining the chorus of calls for his departure. This follows the resignation of his deputy prime minister and growing concerns over Donald Trump's proposed tariffs.

Signs of waning confidence in Trudeau's leadership within the Liberal Party are becoming increasingly evident. In December, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned, citing disagreements over the handling of Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on Canada. This issue has the potential to significantly damage the Canadian economy.

Trudeau was already facing low approval ratings due to the country's cost of living crisis. However, the situation has escalated since Freeland's resignation, with dozens of Liberal MPs calling for Trudeau to step down. A majority of Liberal MPs in Ontario, the country's most populous province, have reportedly agreed that Trudeau should resign. This loss of support from Ontario could be a major blow to Trudeau's leadership.

Adding to the pressure, Liberal MP George Chahal penned a letter to the Liberal caucus urging them to support calls for Trudeau's resignation and the appointment of an interim leader. Chahal stated that Trudeau "no longer has the support of caucus" and should resign immediately.

These developments come on top of resignation calls from the Liberal Party's Atlantic caucus, Conservatives, and the New Democratic Party. These parties have signaled their intention to move for a non-confidence vote in January when Parliament returns, claiming that the "Liberal government does not have the confidence of Parliament." This non-confidence vote could potentially trigger elections in Canada.

With pressure mounting from within his own party and from opposition parties, Trudeau's future as Prime Minister remains uncertain. The coming weeks will be crucial as he faces the challenge of regaining the trust of his party and the Canadian people.