Trudeau Faces Internal Pressure as Liberal MPs Seek Leadership Change
Despite internal dissent, Deputy PM Freeland and others express confidence in Trudeau's leadership.
- Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland asserts that most Liberal MPs continue to support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amidst calls for his resignation.
- A significant number of Liberal MPs are reportedly planning to confront Trudeau at the upcoming caucus meeting, urging him to step down due to poor polling.
- Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, one of four ministers not seeking re-election, maintains confidence in Trudeau and downplays negative poll predictions.
- Freeland and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly publicly back Trudeau, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue within the caucus.
- While opposition parties consider a confidence vote, Trudeau plans a cabinet shuffle to replace ministers not running in the next election.