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Trudeau’s resignation would leave the party without a leader just months before the next legislative elections, scheduled for the end of October
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been facing dissent within the party. (AP Image)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may resign as Liberal Party leader as soon as Monday, following increasing dissent within his party.
According to several media reports, including The Globe and Mail and The Toronto Star, sources within the Liberal Party expect him to step down ahead of the national caucus meeting on Wednesday.
The announcement could come within the next 24 hours, sources told both newspapers on Sunday. Trudeau’s resignation would leave the party without a leader just months before the next legislative elections, scheduled for the end of October.
It is still unclear whether the 53-year-old would remain as interim leader or vacate the position immediately if he resigns as prime minister.
(With inputs from AFP)