Atlantic Liberal MPs Urge Trudeau to Resign as Party Leader
A public letter from the Atlantic Liberal caucus calls for a leadership change, citing political instability and mounting non-confidence threats.
- The Atlantic Liberal caucus has called for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down as leader of the Liberal Party, citing concerns about the party's future under his leadership.
- A letter dated December 23, written by caucus chair Kody Blois and made public by MP Wayne Long, emphasizes the urgency of replacing Trudeau to prevent potential electoral losses to Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives.
- The letter highlights challenges such as Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Canadian exports and the likelihood of non-confidence motions from opposition parties in the new year.
- The Ontario Liberal caucus has also reportedly expressed similar sentiments, adding to the growing internal pressure on Trudeau to resign.
- Conservative and NDP MPs are preparing non-confidence motions for early January, which could trigger a federal election if successful.