Trudeau's time over? Calls for PM's resignation get louder as his Cabinet crumbles
Trudeau’s Cabinet on Monday, citing irreconcilable differences over the country’s response to US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats. The move has deepened a leadership crisis within Trudeau’s Liberal Party, as nearly 60 of its 153 Members of Parliament have called for a change in leadership.
Freeland’s resignation marks the first significant dissent from within Trudeau’s Cabinet, further jeopardizing the Prime Minister’s hold on power. Her departure follows Trudeau’s offer to shuffle her to another role, which she rejected, stating, “I have concluded that the only honest and viable path is for me to resign from the Cabinet.”
Internal Party Divisions and Opposition Pressure
The Liberal Party’s internal divisions have reached a boiling point, with a third of its MPs urging Trudeau to step down. Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), which has been instrumental in keeping Trudeau’s minority government afloat, also called for his resignation. However, the main opposition Conservatives have stopped short of demanding Trudeau’s immediate resignation but continue to push for an election.
While Trudeau has stated his intention to lead the Liberals into the next election, many party members are skeptical about his ability to secure a fourth term. A federal election must be held before October, but the NDP’s withdrawal of support could trigger one at any time.
Freeland’s Warning on Tariff Threats
Freeland’s resignation letter highlighted significant policy disagreements with Trudeau,
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