Although the precise time of Trudeau’s resignation is unknown. The sources have told the Globe and Mail that they anticipate it to occur prior to Wednesday’s pivotal national caucus meeting.
It’s unclear if Trudeau will resign immediately or stay on as prime minister until a new leader is selected, the newspaper added.
In 2013, when the Liberals were in serious difficulties. They had dropped to third place in the House of Commons for the first time, Trudeau took over as leader.
At a time when polls indicate the Liberals would lose badly to the Conservatives in an election that must be called by late October. Trudeau’s exit would leave the party without a permanent leader.
His departure will probably lead to further demands for an early election to install a government capable of handling President-elect Donald Trump’s administration for the ensuing four years.
According to a source who spoke to the publication, the prime minister has talked to Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc about his willingness to serve as both interim leader and prime minister. However, if LeBlanc intends to run for office, this would not be feasible.
