Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is experiencing increasing discontent within his own party, as several Liberal MPs are calling for his resignation.

This development follows the unexpected departure of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, who had a significant falling out with Trudeau over trade issues with the incoming U.S. administration.

In a recent interview, Ottawa area MP Chandra Arya stated that many Liberal caucus members are urging Trudeau to step down.

Reports indicate that more than 50 of the 75 Ontario Liberal MPs expressed their lack of support for Trudeau during a meeting held over the weekend.

Anthony Housefather, another Liberal MP from Quebec, voiced concerns that the party would face severe electoral challenges if Trudeau remained at the helm.

With elections approaching in October 2025, Trudeau has been consulting with advisors about his future, including a recent cabinet reshuffle.

In a significant political shift, Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), announced plans to collaborate with other opposition parties to bring down Trudeau’s minority government in early 2025.

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This change in stance could lead to a non-confidence vote that may significantly jeopardize Trudeau’s position.

Trudeau, who first took office in 2015 and has since led the Liberals to two additional victories, currently trails Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre by a substantial margin in public opinion polls.