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The Globe and Mail is reporting that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce he is stepping down as Liberal party leader as early as Monday.
Trudeau has faced mounting calls for his resignation from MPs in his caucus as public opinion polls have continued to put the governing Liberals trailing far behind the Conservatives.
The Globe report says three sources, who weren't authorized to speak about the matter publicly, did not know a specific timeline but they expected Trudeau would announce his plans before a national caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday.
The Canadian Press has not independently confirmed the Globe report.
Trudeau's itinerary says he is set to take part in a cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations Monday.
It's not clear if Trudeau will stay on as prime minister or if an interim leader would be selected through a Liberal leadership race if he decides to step down.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 5, 2025
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So nice to have others quote the g&m, which used to be our much respected national newspaper but which is now just another inaccessible regional con mouthpiece.
I hope the next Liberal leader is aware of how limited a reach it has chosen to maintain, and communicates with the ROC.
That was one of the current Liberal great failings.
We need to hear from government, often and reliably, and how awesome if there were actual accomplishments covered as well.
Dare I dream further about protections and guarantees for an open free and balanced press?
Well I guess you can t go back to the past.
Also, Carney, long absent from our country seems to believe he can still be influential there.
Someone need to tell him if he has any real hope of connecting with us.