The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, confirmed that he has no plans to resign and will be the Liberal Party's candidate in the general elections scheduled for late 2025. This comes after a group of more than twenty liberal MPs called for his resignation during a party meeting on Wednesday. Despite the internal unrest, Trudeau firmly stated that he will continue to lead the party.
At the parliamentary group meeting, MP Patrick Weiler, representing the dissenters, read a letter requesting Trudeau's resignation by next Monday, October 28. This occurs in the context of public discontent over the rising cost of living, the shortage of affordable housing, and the deterioration of public services in the country.
A recent poll revealed that only 20% of Canadians want Trudeau to be re-elected, while two-thirds prefer that he resign immediately as Prime Minister and Liberal leader. Trudeau's unpopularity is exacerbated by the perception of mismanagement in immigration policies, which some blame for the current problems in Canada.
Trudeau announced a 27% reduction in the number of permanent residents that Canada will accept in the next three years, admitting a previous mistake in allowing half a million people to arrive per year for 2025 and 2026. In this situation, the leader of the Conservative Party, Pierre Poilievre, has taken the opportunity to criticize Trudeau's management and point out that he has the support of discontented liberal MPs.
Polls indicate that the Conservative Party, led by Poilievre, has a significant lead over Trudeau's Liberal Party, with 42.5% of voting intention compared to 23.2%. Despite the internal tensions in the Liberal Party, Trudeau reaffirmed his leadership and determination to move forward.