Canada's Trudeau Issued ‘Deadline’ to Resign
The Canadian Prime Minister has been advised by members of his party to step down by October 28, or he will encounter repercussions. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is encountering pushback from members within his own party, as reported by state broadcaster CBC News on Thursday. More than 20 MPs from the Trudeau-led Liberal Party have drafted a letter urging him to resign or face “consequences.”
These lawmakers have set a deadline of October 28 for Trudeau to make his decision. Liberal MP Wayne Long told CBC, “What’s best for our party is a change of leadership.”
Despite this dissent, Trudeau asserted on Thursday that the “party is strong and united.” He has consistently maintained his intention to lead the party into the next election in 2025.
Trudeau's popularity has waned after nearly nine years in office, with the CBC Poll Tracker indicating that the Conservatives hold a 19-point advantage over the ruling Liberals. Although the letter’s signatories represent just a sixth of a caucus comprising 152 MPs and remained “unwilling to reveal themselves,” CBC remarked that the letter is a “blow to a prime minister who was already trailing in the polls and facing the daunting challenge of winning a fourth mandate.”
The last four years of Trudeau's government have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and economic challenges. A parliamentary report released earlier this month noted that inflation and rising interest rates have diminished Canadians' purchasing power since 2022, particularly impacting lower-income households.
According to a report in PMG, the anti-Trudeau MPs argue that his “personality” has become a “distraction.” Notably, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has emerged as Trudeau’s most significant rival, consistently polling ahead for over a year.
This situation unfolds amid a diplomatic conflict with India regarding the alleged targeting of Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. The Sikh community, which numbers around 700,000 according to the latest Canadian census, constitutes a crucial voting bloc.
Last year, Trudeau connected the killings to “agents of the Indian government” and initiated an investigation. In October, Canadian police alleged that Indian diplomats were involved in “widespread violence,” including homicide, and presented a “serious threat to public safety.” Trudeau claimed that New Delhi was making a “fundamental error” by allegedly fostering violence in Canada. India has repeatedly dismissed these accusations, asserting that Trudeau has not provided evidence to support his claims.
Recently, Trudeau testified in a Canadian court that his allegations were based on “primarily intelligence, not hard evidentiary proof.” India has suggested that Trudeau’s claims are “politically motivated.” Following these new accusations, both Canada and India expelled six diplomats, including high commissioners, in a reciprocal action.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
These lawmakers have set a deadline of October 28 for Trudeau to make his decision. Liberal MP Wayne Long told CBC, “What’s best for our party is a change of leadership.”
Despite this dissent, Trudeau asserted on Thursday that the “party is strong and united.” He has consistently maintained his intention to lead the party into the next election in 2025.
Trudeau's popularity has waned after nearly nine years in office, with the CBC Poll Tracker indicating that the Conservatives hold a 19-point advantage over the ruling Liberals. Although the letter’s signatories represent just a sixth of a caucus comprising 152 MPs and remained “unwilling to reveal themselves,” CBC remarked that the letter is a “blow to a prime minister who was already trailing in the polls and facing the daunting challenge of winning a fourth mandate.”
The last four years of Trudeau's government have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and economic challenges. A parliamentary report released earlier this month noted that inflation and rising interest rates have diminished Canadians' purchasing power since 2022, particularly impacting lower-income households.
According to a report in PMG, the anti-Trudeau MPs argue that his “personality” has become a “distraction.” Notably, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has emerged as Trudeau’s most significant rival, consistently polling ahead for over a year.
This situation unfolds amid a diplomatic conflict with India regarding the alleged targeting of Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. The Sikh community, which numbers around 700,000 according to the latest Canadian census, constitutes a crucial voting bloc.
Last year, Trudeau connected the killings to “agents of the Indian government” and initiated an investigation. In October, Canadian police alleged that Indian diplomats were involved in “widespread violence,” including homicide, and presented a “serious threat to public safety.” Trudeau claimed that New Delhi was making a “fundamental error” by allegedly fostering violence in Canada. India has repeatedly dismissed these accusations, asserting that Trudeau has not provided evidence to support his claims.
Recently, Trudeau testified in a Canadian court that his allegations were based on “primarily intelligence, not hard evidentiary proof.” India has suggested that Trudeau’s claims are “politically motivated.” Following these new accusations, both Canada and India expelled six diplomats, including high commissioners, in a reciprocal action.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
