Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly on the verge of announcing his resignation, although he has not yet made a final decision, according to a source familiar with the situation. The news follows a report from different sources suggesting that Trudeau could reveal his plans to step down as early as Monday, marking the end of his nine-year tenure leading Canada’s Liberal Party.
The source, who spoke to Reuters on the condition of anonymity, mentioned that Trudeau’s resignation would leave the party leaderless at a critical time, with polls indicating a significant lead for the Conservative opposition ahead of the mandatory federal election in late October.
While the exact timing of his announcement remains uncertain, sources indicate that it may come before a scheduled emergency meeting of Liberal legislators on Wednesday. A growing number of Liberal parliamentarians, concerned by the party’s declining poll numbers, have publicly called for Trudeau to resign.
Trudeau’s office has not responded to requests for comment, and his Monday schedule includes a virtual cabinet committee meeting on Canada-U.S. relations. It is still unclear whether Trudeau would step down immediately or continue serving as prime minister until a new leader is chosen.
