Calls for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation as Liberal leader have intensified, with a faction of Liberal MPs voicing their dissatisfaction during a closed-door caucus meeting on Parliament Hill. These internal pressures have come to a head as Trudeau faces a growing wave of discontent from within his party, with 24 MPs reportedly signing a document urging him to step down before the next election.
The meeting, held on Wednesday as part of the weekly caucus sessions, saw several MPs express their frustrations directly to Trudeau. Notably, British Columbia MP Patrick Weiler presented a document advocating for the prime minister’s resignation, drawing parallels to the political shift in the United States, where the Democratic Party revitalized itself after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election.
Though about 20 MPs called for Trudeau’s resignation, others stood in defense of his leadership. Immigration Minister Marc Miller acknowledged the frustrations but downplayed the severity of the situation, stating, "This isn’t a code red."
Trudeau faces an ultimatum to decide his future by October 28, but no clear consequences have been outlined if he chooses to remain. The internal unrest is further complicated by deteriorating relations between India and Canada, sparked by Trudeau’s allegations of India's involvement in the 2023 killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has denied the accusations and criticized Canada for harboring anti-India extremists.
As Trudeau navigates this political storm, the question of whether he will step aside remains unanswered, with both party unity and international relations hanging in the balance.
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