Canada PM Justin Trudeau Likely to Announce Resignation Before Key Caucus Meeting

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:01am on 06 Jan 2025,Monday International

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation after nearly 9 years in office, according to reports. Sources suggest Trudeau may step down before a Liberal Party caucus meeting on Wednesday, amid mounting pressure following poor poll performance and public dissent. Trudeau's leadership has faced criticism over economic challenges, immigration policies, and strained housing markets. Recent tensions within his cabinet, including Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation, have intensified calls for change. Discussions about interim leadership are reportedly underway. Trudeau, 53, first led the Liberals to power in 2015 with a progressive agenda but now faces declining support.

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