Justin Trudeau has the support of the vast majority of the 153 Liberal Party members of the House of Commons.
Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, revealed on Thursday his decision to continue as the leader of the Liberal Party for the upcoming election, despite being urged by certain party members to resign.
Running for his fourth term as prime minister, Justin Trudeau is seeking to achieve a feat that no Canadian prime minister has accomplished in over a hundred years – winning four consecutive terms.
During a three-hour meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Trudeau engaged with his party colleagues, among whom 20 Liberal lawmakers formally requested his resignation prior to the upcoming election.
Following in-depth discussions, Justin Trudeau has affirmed that he will continue to spearhead the party in the upcoming general elections. The substantial backing of the majority of the 153 Liberal Party representatives in the House of Commons further solidifies his position.
Casey, a signatory of the letter urging Trudeau to resign, expressed his disappointment at Trudeau’s rejection of the appeal. However, Casey acknowledged that it was ultimately Trudeau’s choice to continue leading the party. He noted that while Trudeau did listen, he remained unpersuaded.
Casey informed the AP news agency that the decision made was within his rights and he made it. He emphasized that he had fulfilled his responsibility by representing the views of his constituents. Now, his focus shifts to securing his seat rather than dealing with internal party issues. For him, the matter is considered resolved.
Trudeau’s leadership credentials have come under scrutiny following defeats in two Toronto and Montreal districts during recent by-elections. With the Liberal party lacking a clear majority in Parliament, they are compelled to seek support from at least one other major party.
The head of the Bloc Québécois opposition has stated that his party is willing to collaborate with the Conservatives and the New Democratic Party to overthrow the Liberal Party and trigger an election should the government fail to enhance pension benefits.
A possible time frame for the announcement of the federal election ranges from the present moment to October of the following year.
According to the most recent Nanos poll cited by AP, the Conservatives are leading the Liberals by 13 percentage points, with 38 percent support compared to 25 percent.
