Prime Minister Justin Trudeau he will reportedly resign from his position as early as Monday, according to Canadian media.
The news was first reported by the Globe and Mail on Sunday evening, citing three sources. The media said it was unclear exactly when Trudeau would step down, but it was expected to be before the national caucus meeting on Wednesday.
The news comes as Trudeau’s popularity continues to decline in Canada, which faces a national election on October 20 this year. According to Canadian pollster Angus Reid, Trudeau has an approval rating of around 68% as of December 24, with a measly 28% of Canadians supporting him.
The potential resignation would also come after Trudeau has endured a difficult few months in politics. In September he faced vote of no confidence in parliament which later failed, despite efforts by the Conservative Party to remove him from office.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could announce his resignation as early as Monday, according to Canadian media. (DAVE CHAN/AFP via Getty Images)
On December 16, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that she was stepping down from Trudeau’s cabinet, dealing a significant blow to the prime minister. In his resignation, he claims that the only “fair and sustainable way” is to leave the government.
“For the past several weeks, you and I have found ourselves at odds over the best path forward for Canada,” wrote Freeland, who was previously considered a Trudeau loyalist.
“Our country is facing a great challenge,” the letter added. “That means we’re keeping our fiscal powder dry today, so we have the reserves we might need for the coming tariff war.”
Later in December, one of Trudeau’s key allies, New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singhsaid he plans to file a formal no-confidence motion on January 27.
“Regardless of who leads the Liberal Party, this government’s time is up. We will table a clear motion of no confidence in the next session of the House of Commons,” Singh said.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a decline in popularity in his country. (DAVE CHAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Trudeau’s personal choices have also drawn backlash from his opponents. In late November, Trudeau faced international criticism after being spotted dancing at a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto, while destructive riots were taking place in his hometown of Montreal.
Don Stewart, a member of parliament (MP) who represents part of Toronto, called out the prime minister in a post on X.
“Lawless protesters are rampaging through Montreal in a violent protest. The Prime Minister is dancing,” the Canadian politician wrote. “This is Canada built by a Liberal government.”
“Restore law and order, safe streets and communities to the Canada we once knew and loved,” Stewart added. Trudeau later condemned the lawlessness, calling the riot “horrific.”
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will resign, the Globe and Mail writes. (DAVE CHAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Fox News Digital has reached out to Trudeau’s office for comment.
Fox News’ Chris Massaro, The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
