Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly expected to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party soon, according to The Globe and Mail, citing three sources. It is unclear whether Trudeau will immediately step down as Prime Minister or remain until a successor is chosen.
The sources indicated that they are unsure when Trudeau will announce his departure, but they expect it to occur before Wednesday, when a party meeting is scheduled. One source suggested that Trudeau recognizes the need to announce his resignation before meeting with Liberal Party members to avoid the appearance of being forced out by his own parliamentarians.
Trudeau, in his ninth year as Prime Minister, has been facing significant popularity issues, with support from less than a third of the electorate. There have been open calls within his own party for him to step down.
Source: NOS