Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Reportedly Set to Resign as Liberal Leader as early as Monday, Globe and Mail reports

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as Liberal Party Leader as early as Monday, according to a report by The Globe and Mail on Sunday, which cited three unnamed sources.

While the exact timing of Trudeau’s announcement remains uncertain, the sources believe it will occur before a crucial national caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday. The Prime Minister’s Office has not provided any comment on the matter outside regular business hours.

The report also highlights ambiguity over whether Trudeau would step down immediately or remain in office as prime minister until a new Liberal leader is selected.

Trudeau has led the Liberal Party since 2013, taking charge at a time when the party was struggling after falling to third place in the House of Commons. His resignation could leave the Liberals in a vulnerable position, as polls indicate they face a significant defeat to the Conservatives in the next federal election, which must take place by late October.

The announcement of his resignation is likely to intensify calls for an early election to ensure a stable government capable of addressing key issues, including relations with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s administration over the next four years.

According to one source, Trudeau has spoken with Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc about the possibility of serving as interim leader and prime minister. However, the report noted potential complications if LeBlanc intends to run for the party’s leadership.

(Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru; Writing by David Ljunggren; Editing by Rod Nickel, Tom Hogue, and Lincoln Feast.)

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