Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may announce his resignation in the coming days, according to multiple reports.
Sources close to the matter revealed to Reuters and Canada’s Globe and Mail that the 53-year-old could step down as early as today, marking the end of his decade-long leadership of the Liberal Party.
While no final decision has been confirmed, insiders suggest that Trudeau’s announcement is likely before an emergency meeting of Liberal politicians scheduled for Wednesday.
However, it remains unclear whether he would leave office immediately or continue serving as prime minister until a successor is chosen.
Trudeau, who has led the Liberal Party since 2013 and became prime minister in 2015, faces growing pressure from within his party.
Poor performance in recent opinion polls and calls for his resignation from several MPs have weakened his position.
The situation escalated in December when Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned over policy disagreements.
Unlike leadership structures in countries like the UK, Canada’s Liberal Party lacks a formal mechanism to remove its leader if they refuse to step down.
Nonetheless, significant dissent within his cabinet and among MPs could render Trudeau’s leadership untenable.
Canada’s next federal election is due by October, and the Liberals are expected to face a crushing defeat against the opposition Conservative Party if current trends persist.
The Prime Minister’s Office has yet to respond to requests for comment from Sky News and other media outlets.
Since taking office, Trudeau has championed progressive policies and international engagement. His leadership, however, has also been marred by controversies and waning public trust, contributing to the current political turbulence.
As Canadians await an official announcement, speculation grows over the future of the Liberal Party and its strategy heading into a pivotal election year.
