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Canada's political crisis: What are the options for PM Justin Trudeau?


Published on 2024-12-17 22:41:06 - Reuters
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  • Canadian Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under increasing pressure to quit after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned over a policy clash on Monday, setting up one of the worst crises of his nine years in power.

The article from Reuters discusses the political challenges facing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau amidst a leadership crisis within his Liberal Party. Trudeau, who has been in power since 2015, is dealing with declining popularity, internal dissent, and a resurgent Conservative opposition led by Pierre Poilievre. Key issues include economic concerns like housing affordability and inflation, as well as public discontent over policies such as carbon pricing. Trudeau's options include reshuffling his cabinet, calling an early election to reset the political narrative, or stepping down to allow for new leadership. However, any move carries risks, including further destabilizing his party or facing a potential loss in an election. The article also mentions the possibility of Trudeau staying on to fight in the next scheduled election in 2025, despite calls from some quarters for him to resign.

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