Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to step down as the leader of the Liberal Party, according to sources who told The Globe and Mail.
His resignation could come as early as Monday morning, when Trudeau is expected to hold a press conference at Rideau Cottage at 10:45 ET. It is unclear if Trudeau would leave immediately or if he plans to stay on as Canada’s prime minister until a new Liberal leader is selected.
According to The Globe, the Liberal Party national executive plans to meet next week, likely after the Wednesday’s national caucus session, where they will make their leadership decision. The Liberals can either appoint an interim leader or hold a shortened leadership contest.
Trudeau’s possible resignation comes at a bad time for the Liberals, with polls showing that the party would lose to Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives. The next federal election must take place on or before Oct. 20, 2025.
The prime minister has faced increased scrutiny ever since former finance minister Chrystia Freeland resigned in December, as she wrote a letter calling out Trudeau’s “political gimmicks” in the face of Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Calls for Trudeau to resign have grown among MPs of all parties, including the Liberals.
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- Mon, January 6, 2025 at 8:20 p.m. IST
Justin Trudeau to speak at Rideau Cottage on Monday morning, expected to resign
The prime minister will hold an announcement at 10:45 a.m. ET at Rideau Cottage on Monday morning.
CBC and the Toronto Star are reporting that Justin Trudeau will use this opportunity to formally announce his resignation.
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Justin Trudeau will make an announcement at 10:45am this morning at his residence at Rideau Cottage, the press gallery was just told
— Brian Platt (@btaplatt) January 6, 2025