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Liberal MPs Call on Trudeau to Resign

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is actually planning resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may actually planning to resign.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing extreme political pressure, with Liberal MPs publicly urging him to step down for the sake of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Yesterday, Trudeau faced a triple setback: the resignations of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Housing Minister Sean Fraser and a crushing byelection loss in British Columbia.

Trudeau is facing an uphill battle to maintain his grip on leadership as dissatisfaction among Liberal MPs is mounting. The recent events have added fuel to the fire.

Freeland, formerly one of Trudeau’s most prominent cabinet members, resigned in protest after allegedly being informed she’d be shuffled out of her role as finance minister. Many MPs believe this was poorly handled and symbolic of deeper issues within Trudeau’s leadership.

Adding insult to injury, the Liberals lost a B.C. byelection by 50 percentage points to the Conservatives—a seat they had held in the last general election. This loss has amplified concerns that Trudeau can no longer resonate with voters.

For the Good of the Party

Some Liberal MPs said Tuesday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cannot continue as party leader and needs to resign for the party’s good.

Liberal MPs like Wayne Long and Ken Hardie are now outspoken critics, claiming that Trudeau’s leadership is a huge liability for the party. Long described the Prime Minister as “living in a false reality,” warning that staying the course could lead the Liberals to electoral disaster.

Ontario MP Francis Drouin, a longstanding defender of Trudeau, has joined the chorus of dissent. He doubted the party’s ability to move forward under Trudeau, saying, “I’ve been a great defender, but I just don’t see how we recover.”

Other MPs, including Alexandra Mendès and Sean Casey, have echoed similar sentiments. Mendès stated she was deeply affected by Freeland’s treatment, while Casey suggested that Trudeau no longer enjoys the confidence of the caucus.

The Liberal caucus appears more divided than ever, with roughly a third of MPs reportedly favouring Trudeau’s immediate resignation. According to Long, between 40 and 50 MPs actively push for his resignation, while around 50 remain loyal to him. The rest are seemingly undecided or staying silent.

Trudeau’s Unwillingness to relinquish power

This lack of unity is becoming a significant issue. MP Chad Collins admitted, “I can say we’re united.” He suggested a secret ballot within the caucus would reveal overwhelming opposition to Trudeau’s continued leadership.

At a Liberal caucus meeting today, Trudeau acknowledged the growing discontent; however, he hasn’t shown any signs of stepping down. He assured MPs he understood their concerns, but many doubted his willingness to relinquish power.

The Liberals are at a crossroads. Liberal MPs worry they could lose the next general election if Trudeau remains in office, with polls showing Trudeau’s public support hovering around 20 percent.
MPs have called for a change before it’s too late, calling Trudeau’s leadership a “drag” on the party’s prospects.

The internal division might deepen if Trudeau doesn’t resign. According to some political analysts, more backbenchers will switch sides against Trudeau, especially if they are left out of the next cabinet move.

One thing is certain: the Liberal Party must decide soon. The longer the ambiguity persists, the more difficult it will be to regain voters’ confidence. For now, Canadians are left wondering whether Trudeau’s tenure as prime minister is ending—or if he will beat the odds once more.

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Canada’s Conservatives Plan for Jan 30th Non-Confidence Vote

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Canada's Conservatives Plan for Jan 30th Non-Confidence Vote

Canada’s Conservatives are initiating preparations for a potential non-confidence vote against the Liberal government in the coming days following the House of Commons’ return from its holiday break in late January.

John Williamson, the chair of the public accounts committee and MP for New Brunswick Southwest, announced on Friday that he is recalling his committee to deliberate on a non-confidence motion in the government that he intends to present to the House upon its return.

Upon the committee members’ recall on January 7, Mr. Williamson stated that he would schedule meetings for the month if the Liberals on the committee attempted to filibuster the motion.

Williamson stated that he would present his report to the House of Commons on January 27, the day after Parliament returns from its six-week recess, following the passage of the non-confidence motion through the committee.

“This will guarantee that the House of Commons can debate and vote on the committee’s non-confidence matter as early as Thursday, January 30,” he told the Globe and Mail.

The Conservative maneuver intensifies the pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government, which would fall if it lost a non-confidence vote.

The New Democrat Party (NDP)’s Jagmeet Singh, who has been supporting the Trudeau government, withdrew his party’s support for Trudeau earlier this month.

Singh stated that he intends to present a non-confidence motion during the party’s inaugural and sole opposition day of the forthcoming parliamentary session. However, he has not specified how his party would vote in response to a Conservative non-confidence motion.

Several Liberal MPs urged Trudeau to resign before the Commons’ Christmas recess, prompting preparations for the non-confidence motion.

Trudeau’s former finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, announced her resignation hours before the autumn economic statement’s scheduled presentation, which resulted in a decline in Liberal MPs’ support.

Trudeau informed Freeland days before the autumn economic statement that he intended to replace her with former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, effectively sidelining her.

Trudeau abruptly appointed his former caretaker, Dominic LeBlanc, Finance Minister, and Carney, a former governor of the Bank of England, but he did not join the Liberal government.

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Trump Takes Aim at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

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President-elect Donald Trump this week once again issued several taunts at Justin Trudeau

President-elect Donald Trump has shifted his attention from Congress’s spending plans to criticize Canada and its Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau.

Trump’s provocative statements directed at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made headlines this week, eliciting responses from both sides of the frontier.

Trump suggested on his platform, Truth Social, that Canadians may prefer their country to become the 51st state of the United States. He claimed that they would receive substantial benefits from reduced taxation and military protection.

He even addressed Justin Trudeau as “Governor,” a statement that has undoubtedly caused controversy in Canada. Many Canadian officials expressed their indignation in a prompt manner.

“We are Canadians first,” remarked a Canadian commentator, discounting Trump’s remarks as misguided.

The tension intensified after a surprise Thanksgiving dinner at Mar-a-Lago, during which Trump initially proposed that Canada could circumvent tariffs by becoming the 51st state to join the United States.

Trump has since expressed his apprehension regarding border security and has threatened to impose a substantial 25% tariff on all Canadian products.

It is important to acknowledge that the statistics provide a different perspective. The Canadian border has experienced a fraction of the number of arrests in comparison to the southern border of the United States with Mexico.

US Canada Ties

The economic relationship between the United States and Canada is substantial, with an exchange of products valued at approximately $2.7 billion on a daily basis.

Nevertheless, the notion of becoming the 51st state is profoundly offensive to many Canadians, despite the fact that Trump’s allies in Washington D.C. have characterized his remarks as humorous.

Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to the United States, downplayed any indication of tensions between the two countries. Hillman stated, “I believe that the president-elect is enjoying himself.” “Canada is capable of accommodating it.” You are aware that we possess a robust sense of self and are capable of communicating it.

“The United States is like family,” she stated to Politico.

The president-elect is well-known to Hillman. She played a critical role in the negotiation of Canada’s portion of the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement during his most recent administration. Additionally, she traveled to Mar-a-Lago with Trudeau for the diplomatic dinner just a few weeks ago.

Canada is considering retaliatory tariffs in response to Trump’s threats. It is crucial to bear in mind that a significant fraction of the energy imports of the United States are sourced from Canada.

Specifically, approximately 60% of crude oil and 85% of electricity are sourced from our northern neighbor.

The consequences of Trump’s remarks on U.S.-Canada relations are far from clear as the situation continues to develop.

Navigating these tensions and preserving a robust economic partnership will require the ongoing dialogue between the two nations.

Support for Trudeau Diminishing

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing increasing pressure to resign, as an increasing number of Liberal MPs have joined the call for his resignation in response to the tumultuous week that has befallen his party.

Global News reported that over half of the 75 Liberal MPs from Ontario convened for a one-hour meeting on Saturday to discuss the leadership of their party.

At the caucus meeting, only a small number of MPs expressed their support for Trudeau’s continued leadership. However, a significant number of them expressed their desire for him to step down, stating that his brand has become “toxic.”

Chandra Arya, who represents the Ottawa constituency of Nepean, was among the attendees at the meeting on Saturday.

Arya published a letter he wrote to Trudeau on Friday, in which he requested that he “step aside as leader of the Liberal caucus immediately.”

Arya wrote in the letter dated Dec. 20 and shared on X, “I have consistently supported you since last summer, even when some of our colleagues called for your resignation, while I align as a fiscally-center-right Liberal and have often disagreed with your left-leaning positions.”

“However, it was evident today that the House of Commons no longer has faith in you.” I am now reasonably certain that the Liberal caucus’s majority no longer endorses your leadership.

Arya did not disclose the events of Saturday’s meeting during an interview with Global News on Sunday; however, he stated that it verified the information he had previously written in his letter.

He stated that the number of Liberal MPs who have joined calls for Trudeau to step down has “begun to increase” over the past 48 to 72 hours.

“I believe that the prime minister is seriously considering,” Arya stated.

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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Vows to Topple Trudeau Government

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Jagmeet Singh says NDP will vote to bring down Trudeau government

Canada’s opposition leader said his caucus plans to vote against Justin Trudeau’s government. If the prime minister does not seek a temporary suspension of parliament, the country will be plunged into an election early next year.

If the NDP gains support from other major opposition parties, Trudeau’s government would be forced to step down, sparking an election shortly after Donald Trump’s expected return to the White House in Washington DC.

Trudeau’s Liberals currently lack a majority in the House of Commons and have relied on NDP backing to pass laws and remain in power. Singh and Trudeau previously agreed on a cooperation deal, but the NDP leader ended that arrangement in September.

Singh’s declaration came just before Trudeau unveiled changes to his cabinet, a move aimed at steadying his government following Chrystia Freeland’s surprising resignation as finance minister earlier in the week. Polls show the Liberals are unpopular, and Trudeau is under internal pressure to resign after Freeland’s departure.

“The Liberals don’t deserve another chance,” Singh said. “That’s why the NDP will vote to end this government and let Canadians choose new leadership.”

Trudeau is expected to consider his political future over the holidays, and parliament will reconvene on January 27.

One option for Trudeau is asking the governor-general to prorogue parliament, which would end the current session. This move could delay Singh’s non-confidence vote by postponing lawmakers’ return to Ottawa.

The new cabinet begins its term amid economic uncertainty, worsened by Trump’s threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods.

Dominic LeBlanc — who joined the prime minister at a dinner meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago in November — was sworn in as finance minister on Monday after Freeland quit.

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to his Cabinet. He said the new cabinet will prioritize Canadians’ most important objectives: enhancing the economy and reducing the cost of living.

The team will continue to advance in housing, child care, and school food while striving to return more money to Canadians’ wallets, building on the investments made since 2015.

The changes to the cabinet are as follows:

  • Anita Anand becomes Minister of Transport and Internal Trade
  • Gary Anandasangaree becomes Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
  • Steven MacKinnon becomes Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour
  • Ginette Petitpas Taylor becomes President of the Treasury Board

The Prime Minister also welcomed the following new members of his Cabinet:

  • Rachel Bendayan becomes Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister of Public Safety
  • Élisabeth Brière becomes Minister of National Revenue
  • Terry Duguid becomes Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada
  • Nate Erskine-Smith becomes Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
  • Darren Fisher becomes Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence
  • David J. McGuinty becomes Minister of Public Safety
  • Ruby Sahota becomes Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
  • Joanne Thompson becomes Minister of Seniors.

These new ministers will work with all members of the Cabinet to deliver real, positive change for Canadians. They join the following ministers remaining in their portfolio:

  • Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens’ Services
  • Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence
  • François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
  • Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant
  • Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
  • Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
  • Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
  • Mark Holland, Minister of Health
  • Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development
  • Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
  • Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
  • Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
  • Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities
  • Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs
  • Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
  • Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
  • Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
  • Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
  • Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development
  • Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada
  • Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
  • Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage
  • Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
  • Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business
  • Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
  • Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

 

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