Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under pressure to step down as leader of his Liberal Party after top minister Chrystia Freeland resigned amid disagreements with him over US President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose steep tariffs on Canada.
Trudeau has seen his popularity plummet in recent years, citing increased costs of living and a housing crisis. The 25-percent tariffs announced by Trump have sparked new criticism of Trudeau, with conservative lawmakers urging him to take action to counter the threat to the Canadian economy.
With a federal election looming before late October 2025, Trudeau’s options are limited. He could decide to resign as Liberal leader, forcing the party to choose an interim leader and organize a leadership convention to pick a permanent replacement. Alternatively, he could stay on and rebuild unity within his party in the run-up to the election.
However, opposition lawmakers could push out the Liberal government by calling a vote of no confidence. The Liberals currently have a minority of seats in parliament, making them vulnerable to a no-confidence motion. If successful, this would trigger an election, potentially ushering in a new Conservative government.
Trudeau’s future remains uncertain, but it is clear that he faces significant pressure from both party factions and external factors.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/18/what-options-does-trudeau-have-as-canadian-pm-faces-calls-to-resign