Amid Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's resignation buzz, a look at his scandal-plagued tenure
Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party as early as Monday, news agency Reuters reported citing The Globe and Mail. Justin Trudeau has been under pressure from elected lawmakers in his party to quit for months- and it escalated further when Chrystia Freeland, his finance minister, quit on December 16, saying she and the prime minister were at odds on policy.
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The report, based on information from three unnamed sources, suggests Trudeau could reveal his plans to step down before a key national caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday. However, the exact timing of the announcement remains uncertain. It is also unclear whether Trudeau will resign immediately or continue as prime minister until a new leader is chosen.
The prime minister has largely disappeared from public view since Freeland posted her stinging resignation letter. Trudeau spent much of the holidays at a ski resort in western Canada and hasn’t spoken with reporters since returning to Ottawa.
Justin Trudeau has had its share — maybe more than its share — of scandal and controversy. From blackface scandal to Aga Khan Trudeau has experienced a number of scandals and missteps since taking power in November 2015. Here's a look at top controversies of Trudeau:
Blackface Scandal: The hardest blow to Trudeau personally came during
