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Trudeau Faces Calls to Resign as 19 Liberal MPs Support NDP's No-Confidence Vote on January 27, 2025

Dec 20, 2024, 05:00 PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing increasing pressure to resign as calls for his ouster mount following the unexpected resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. At least 19 Liberal MPs have publicly urged Trudeau to step down, highlighting a growing discontent within his party. The situation escalated when New Democratic Party (NDP) Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that his party would introduce a motion of no-confidence against Trudeau's minority government when Parliament resumes on January 27, 2025. Singh criticized Trudeau for failing to prioritize the needs of Canadians and indicated that the NDP would vote to bring down the government. This move, if successful, could lead to a federal election early next year, as opposition parties unite against Trudeau's administration. Trudeau's government has faced declining approval ratings, hovering around 30%, and significant challenges in recent months, making his political future increasingly uncertain.