Justin Trudeau to hold press conference amid rumours of imminent resignation

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Justin Trudeau held a press conference Monday morning as speculation grew that he would step down as Canada’s prime minister after nearly a decade in power.

Trudeau’s popularity is at an all-time low after voters and members of his own party turned against him following a period of intense speculation about his ability to lead the G7 nation.

Canadian media, including the national broadcaster CBC, have reported that he is planning to step down. soon.

The New Democratic Party (NDP), a vital ally in parliament, announced before Christmas that it would no longer support the minority Liberal government.

Opposition parties, including the NDP, have also said they are ready to vote no confidence in the House of Commons, which could also lead to a snap election.

Pierre Polyevre, whose Conservative Party leads the Liberals by 25 points in the polls, has repeatedly called. Trudeau step down or call a snap election, citing Canada’s upcoming challenges with incoming US President Donald Trump.

Trump has repeatedly mocked Trudeau, calling him the governor of the 51st US state, fueling calls for the prime minister to resign.

Ottawa-born Trudeau, the son of charismatic Liberal leader Pierre Trudeau, who was prime minister from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984, worked as a drama school teacher in Vancouver before being elected leader of the Liberal Party in April 2013.

His tenure as prime minister began in October 2015, when the young newcomer led his Liberal Party to a landslide victory over the Conservatives and their unpopular leader, Stephen Harper.

During his tenure, Trudeau has passed legislation to decriminalize soft drugs, promote gender equality and reconciliation with First Nations, as well as the urgent need to combat climate change. related to anxiety.

But Trudeau’s popularity has collapsed over the past year amid a rising cost of living and a housing affordability crisis.His efforts to boost Canada’s post-pandemic economy through record immigration have also faced widespread backlash.

Angus Reid request The percentage of voters who intended to vote Liberal fell to 16 per cent, its worst level since Trudeau took office, while the prime minister’s approval rating, according to a poll released on December 30.Trudeau Track:r” was at an all-time high of 74 percent.

The surprise resignation on Dec. 16 of Chrystia Freeland, a former finance minister who was once a close ally of the prime minister after falling out with Trudeau over government spending, sparked renewed calls for her to quit from both the opposition and her own party.

After Freeland’s move, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said on December 20 that his party intended to withdraw support from Trudeau or the Liberal Party. Singh promised that his party’s voting bloc would consider toppling the government when parliament reconvenes in late January, likely leading to a snap election.