Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing increasing calls for his resignation as his fellow party members are demanding he step aside. The pressure, it seems has been building, but all came to a head during a behind-closed-doors meeting where many Liberal Party members of parliament demanded that Trudeau must go. This gathering, to be held within the weekly caucus, was scheduled to take place on Canadian Parliament Hill. Sources have indicated that the frustration associated with the leadership style of Trudeau has been brewing for some time now.
Ultimatum to Trudeau The ultimatum given to the leader ran to the effect of making a decision on his future by 28 October. While it is not known what would have happened had he failed to beat the deadline, the message was clear enough: his leadership was no longer supported by everybody in the Liberal Party. A total of 24 MPs reportedly signed the document presented during the meeting and called upon Trudeau to step down as the party leader.
Honestly, it’s a big deal. This is when things are not really working, your party has become a headache for you. In this case, 24 MPs out of 153 feel so strongly that it is not a cry of a small caucus. There are real worries that Trudeau’s leadership may ultimately harm the party in elections. Some may say this is merely politics as usual, but in my view, this is pretty serious for Trudeau.
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Why Do MPs Ask for Trudeau’s Resignation There are many reasons why these MPs are asking for the resignation of Trudeau. Firstly, public opinion polls show that the Liberal Party, and especially the brainchild of Trudeau is losing ground. In reality, at present, the Liberals lag behind the Conservatives, and the gap reaches 19 points. And in an even more ominous development, the Trudeau party lost two of its safest seats in special polls held in June and September. If you can’t win in your strongholds, that’s definitely a sign of trouble.
One reason MPs don’t want him continuing to lead them is that they are not happy with preparations for the general elections expected before October 2025. Anyway, they believe that Trudeau’s leadership would only bring a sweeping defeat for the party. And some may feel that such apprehensions are not wrong given how down in the popularity poll Trudeau has come.
Honestly, I feel that one of the main reasons for this revolt is Trudeau’s declining popularity. When you are this far behind in the polls and even your MPs start to desert you, it really becomes very hard to imagine things turning around any time soon. The party must feel the heat now and so might be these many MPs that want to save their own careers rather than waiting for Trudeau to fall.
My Opinion about Trudeau’s Relations with India Another issue that may not necessarily emerge from this experience but could be embedded in the problem of Trudeau in general deals with his worldwide relations, more importantly, with India. From my perspective, Trudeau has done a relatively poor job regarding the management of the relationship between Canada and India. That is, cutting ties with such a big player globally does not make any sense, especially for a country that relies heavily on its international image and partnerships.
The whole scenario with accusations emanating due to diplomatic issues only worsens the pressure on his leadership between Canada and India. For me, this whole scenario with India is where Trudeau mishandled, and this can hurt the standing of Canada at international levels. Not forgetting that such a situation might have also immediately shaped home opinions, particularly on the diaspora community within Canada hailing from India. This might be another reason for pushing MPs into questioning his leadership.
What’s Next? As for when exactly Trudeau should consider resigning, it’s anyone’s guess as of October 28. However, regardless of the outcome, all signs seem to point to an eventual end. The politician has been in power for a pretty long time, and even though he was widely supported before, perhaps his days are numbered. The next fortnight may be decisive for him.
I think Trudeau has to take this as a serious wake-up call and consider resigning his position if he is serious about saving his party from further erosion. Sometimes leaders have to appreciate the urgency of passing on the torch, and this may well be one such moment. Whether he chooses to continue the fight or heed the advice being given by his MPs, the bottom line is that the leadership clock for Trudeau is at a decisive crossroads. For the Liberal Party, this could be a make-or-break moment ahead of the 2025 elections.
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