Trudeau Faces Leadership Crisis as NDP Withdraws Support, Election Likely

Canada's Prime Minister reshuffles Cabinet while grappling with internal dissent and looming no-confidence vote.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reshuffled his Cabinet, appointing new ministers to fill vacancies caused by high-profile resignations, including Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.
The New Democratic Party (NDP), previously a key ally, announced it will introduce a no-confidence motion when Parliament reconvenes on January 27, 2025, likely triggering an election.
Trudeau is under mounting pressure to resign, with at least 20 Liberal MPs publicly calling for his departure following Freeland’s resignation and internal dissatisfaction with his leadership.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has urged the Governor General to recall Parliament for an immediate confidence vote, citing widespread loss of support for Trudeau across party lines.
The political turmoil comes as Canada faces economic uncertainty, including a potential 25% tariff threat from incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, further complicating the government’s position.