Justin Trudeau on his way out? Canada’s leader loses caucus support in latest blow
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Trudeau has faced record-low approval ratings over the last few months. Signs are mounting that members of the Liberal Party, which Trudeau has led since 2013, are losing confidence in the prime minister. In mid-December, Chrystina Freeland, the deputy prime minister and head of finance, unexpectedly resigned citing disagreements over the handling of Trump’s proposed 25 percent tariffs on the country – an issue that could damage the economy.
Already, Trudeau was facing low approval ratings due to the country’s cost of living crisis. “We’ve reached a breaking point,” said one Liberal who attended the meeting, and was granted anonymity to speak freely, according to Politico. “There’s a critical mass now that has been reached and that was not in place before.”.
Ontario is the country’s most populous province, and support from the liberals there would put Trudeau’s support on life-support. Michael Coteau, the Ontario caucus chair was reportedly tasked with passing the message on to Trudeau. It is unclear if he has done so yet. The prime minister is currently on a ski vacation with his family until January 6, according to reports.
“Prime Minister Justin Trudeau no longer has the support of caucus and to maintain some dignity he should immediately tender his resignation,” Chahal wrote. The Independent has reached out to Trudeau’s office for comment. The developments are in addition to resignation calls from the Liberal Party’s Atlantic caucus, Conservatives and the New Democratic Party.
