Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Faces Growing Pressure to Resign Amid Political Turmoil
Ottawa, Canada – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing mounting pressure from within his Liberal Party as dozens of MPs call for his resignation. The internal dissent follows a tumultuous week in Canadian politics, marked by key resignations and a united opposition determined to bring down his minority government.
The most significant blow came with the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who stepped down citing disagreements over government spending. Freeland, a longtime Trudeau ally, had been a cornerstone of his cabinet since 2015. Her departure has raised questions about the unity and direction of the Liberal government.
Adding to the chaos, opposition parties have declared an unprecedented alliance to topple Trudeau’s minority government. The Conservative, New Democratic, and Bloc Québécois parties have expressed frustration over what they describe as the Prime Minister’s “mismanagement” of economic and political challenges.
Inside the Liberal Party, sources reveal that discontent has been growing over Trudeau’s leadership style and policy decisions. A group of Liberal MPs has reportedly initiated discussions urging Trudeau to step aside to avoid further damage to the party’s reputation ahead of the next federal election.
Public sentiment also appears to be shifting, with recent polls showing declining approval ratings for Trudeau. Critics point to inflation, high public spending, and a strained relationship with provincial governments as reasons for the dip in public confidence.
As the political storm intensifies, Trudeau has yet to publicly address the internal rebellion or announce any plans to resign. However, political analysts suggest the Prime Minister may need to make significant concessions or step down to stabilize his party and the government.
With Canada’s political future hanging in the balance, all eyes are on Trudeau and his next move in what has become one of the most challenging periods of his political career.