Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday his decision to resign as leader of the ruling Liberal Party. His resignation comes ahead of the general election scheduled for this year.
“My intention is to resign as party leader and as Prime Minister, once the party elects its new leader,” Trudeau told a news conference in Ottawa. With this announcement, he will continue to serve as Prime Minister on an interim basis until his successor is appointed.
Trudeau: The Impact of the Resignation on the Canadian Political Scene
Trudeau’s resignation comes amid a complicated political context. After leading the Liberal Party for 11 years and being Prime Minister for nine, he faces growing citizen discontent, unfavorable polls and internal divisions in his administration.
The announcement precedes a key meeting of the Liberal Party‘s national parliamentary caucus, scheduled for Wednesday. According to Globe and Mail and Reuters sources, this decision reflects a strategy to avoid an electoral defeat that seems imminent against the opposition Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre.
Trudeau leaves the Liberal Party in a vulnerable situation. Polls project a significant loss to the Conservative Party, which has managed to consolidate a lead of over 20% in national averages.
Critical Economic and Political Context
The Trudeau government also faces economic pressures. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland recently resigned, criticizing tax policies such as sales tax exemptions and direct refunds to workers, measures she described as “political gimmicks.”
These actions coincide with the threat of a possible 25% tariff by the incoming administration of Donald Trump. This scenario has generated economic uncertainty, deepening discontent among citizens.
Trudeau came to power in 2015 with a progressive agenda focused on climate change and indigenous peoples’ rights. However, the last years of his government have been marked by economic challenges and growing social criticism.
With his resignation, the Liberal Party faces the challenge of reorganizing itself and defining its leadership in one of the most critical moments of its recent history.
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