Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau reportedly plans to step down as party leader amid plummeting poll numbers. news.

 "Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau reportedly plans to step down as party leader amid plummeting poll numbers."

"Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly expected to step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Party in the coming days, according to Canadian media, ahead of a general election later this year that he is widely anticipated to lose.

Sources told The Globe and Mail and Reuters that Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation before a key national caucus meeting on Wednesday. However, they emphasized that he has not yet made a final decision.

Trudeau, who has led the Liberal Party for 11 years and served as prime minister for nine, is grappling with numerous challenges, including trade tensions with Donald Trump, the resignation of key allies, and dismal opinion polls. His resignation would be seen as a preemptive move to exit before being ousted.

If Trudeau steps down, the Liberal Party would be left without a permanent leader heading into a general election, where polls suggest it is on track to suffer a significant defeat to the opposition Conservative Party, led by the outspoken Pierre Poilievre. The election, scheduled for no later than October 20, could potentially be called earlier."

"It remains unclear whether Trudeau would step down immediately as prime minister or stay in office until a new Liberal Party leader is chosen. The party’s national executive, responsible for leadership matters, is expected to meet later this week, likely following the caucus meeting.

Trudeau’s government was thrown into turmoil by the unexpected resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, just hours before she was scheduled to deliver her annual fiscal update.

In a scathing resignation letter, Freeland criticized Trudeau’s “political gimmicks,” likely referring to measures such as a two-month sales tax holiday and $250 CAD ($175 USD) rebates for most workers. She argued that Canada could "ill afford" these policies, widely seen as pre-election giveaways aimed at winning back voters. Her resignation comes as Canada faces the looming threat of severe tariffs from the incoming Trump administration.

Donald Trump, set to return to the White House on January 20, has pledged to sign an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports. He has also mocked Trudeau and Canada on social media, referring to the prime minister as the “governor” of the “Great State of Canada.”

Trudeau rose to power in 2015, promising “sunny ways” and championing progressive causes like tackling climate change and addressing historic injustices against Indigenous peoples. However, his later years as prime minister have been overshadowed by growing economic dissatisfaction.

A viral confrontation with a steelworker who criticized Trudeau for failing to address the rising cost of living epitomized the frustrations of many Canadians. “You’re not really doing anything for us, Justin,” the worker said, echoing a sentiment that has gained traction across the country.

Though Trudeau has won three elections, most recently in 2021, his government has since lost its governing majority. Meanwhile, Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party has surged ahead in national polls, holding a lead of more than 20 points over the Liberals.

Poilievre has also garnered attention from figures in Trump’s political orbit, including Elon Musk. Last year, Musk called Trudeau “an insufferable tool” on social media and predicted his imminent political downfall."

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