Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly leaning towards announcing his intention to resign, although he has yet to make a definitive choice, according to a source close to his deliberations.
This information was shared with Reuters following a report from the Globe and Mail, which suggested that Trudeau might declare his resignation as early as Monday after nearly a decade leading Canada’s Liberal Party.
The source, who requested to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the information, indicated that Trudeau’s exit would create a leadership vacuum for the party, especially as current polls indicate a significant challenge against the Conservative opposition in the upcoming election, which must occur by late October.
While the exact timing of Trudeau’s announcement remains uncertain, sources mentioned that it is anticipated to occur before an emergency meeting of Liberal lawmakers scheduled for Wednesday. A growing number of Liberal MPs, concerned about the party’s poor polling performance, have publicly called for Trudeau to step down.
The Prime Minister’s office did not provide immediate comments outside of regular hours. According to his published schedule for Monday, Trudeau is set to participate virtually in a cabinet committee meeting focused on Canada-U.S. relations.
It is still unclear whether Trudeau will resign immediately or continue in his role until a new leader is appointed, as noted in the Globe and Mail report. (ZIA LUNA)
