Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly expected to resign from his post on Monday, according to Canadian media.
This news was first published by the Globe and Mail on Sunday night quoting three sources. The outlet said it is unclear when exactly the Liberal Party leader will step down, but the resignation is expected to come before the national caucus meeting on Wednesday.
The news comes as Trudeau’s popularity continues to decline in Canada, where a national election is planned for October 20 this year. The country is grappling with a housing crisis, declining per capita GDP and high inflation, among other issues.
According to Canadian pollster Angus Reid, as of December 24, Trudeau’s disapproval rate was around 68%, while only 28% of Canadians supported him.
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According to Canadian media reports, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may announce his resignation on Monday. (Dave Chan/AFP via Getty Images)
The possible resignation would also come after Trudeau, who became prime minister in 2015, has faced a few difficult months in politics. In September, he faced a vote of no confidence in Parliament, which subsequently failed despite attempts by the Conservative Party to remove him from office.
On December 16, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced she was stepping down from Trudeau’s cabinet, dealing a major blow to the prime minister. In his resignation letter he claimed that the only “honest and viable path” was to leave the Cabinet.
“For the past several weeks, you and I have been at odds over the best path forward for Canada,” Freeland, previously seen as a Trudeau loyalist, wrote.
“Our country is facing a serious challenge,” the letter said. “That means keeping our fiscal powder dry today, so that we have the reserves we need for the coming tariff war.”
Later in December, New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, one of Trudeau’s key allies, said he planned to table a formal motion of no-confidence on January 27.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing declining popularity in his country. (Dave Chan/AFP via Getty Images)
“No matter who leads the Liberal Party, this government’s time is up. We will table a clear motion of no confidence in the next sitting of the House of Commons,” Singh said.
Trudeau’s personal choices have also invited criticism from his opponents. In late November, Trudeau faced international criticism after he was seen dancing at a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto while a destructive riot broke out in his home city of Montreal.
Don Stewart, the Member of Parliament (MP) representing part of Toronto, called out the Prime Minister in a post on Twitter.
The Canadian politician wrote, “Anarchist protesters lead violent protests in Montreal. Prime Minister dances.” “This is the Canada created by the Liberal government.”
“Bring back Canada to law and order, safe streets and the communities we once knew and loved,” Stewart said. Trudeau later condemned the lawlessness, calling the riot “horrible”.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will step down, according to the Globe and Mail. (Dave Chan/AFP via Getty Images)
Fox News Digital has contacted Trudeau’s office for comment.
Chris Massaro of Fox News, The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
