Reports from The Globe and Mail suggest that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce his resignation as Liberal Party Leader, possibly as early as Monday. While the exact timing of his announcement remains uncertain, sources anticipate it will occur before a crucial national caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
The Canadian prime minister’s office has not yet commented on these rumors. It is unclear whether Trudeau will step down immediately or continue as prime minister until a new leader is chosen.
Trudeau assumed leadership of the Liberal Party in 2013 when it was facing significant challenges and had fallen to third place in the House of Commons. His departure would leave the party leaderless at a time when polls indicate a potential defeat to the Conservatives in the upcoming election.
If Trudeau resigns, there may be calls for an early election to establish a government capable of navigating the administration of President-elect Donald Trump over the next four years.
Speculation also surrounds the potential appointment of Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc as interim leader and prime minister, although this scenario could be complicated if LeBlanc intends to run for the leadership position.
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