Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to hold a press conference this morning at Rideau Cottage, where he will inform the public that he is stepping down as leader of the Liberal Party, a senior government official said.
A senior source told CTV News that Prime Minister Trudeau has expressed his intention to remain in office until a new leader is chosen, and that Trudeau met with Governor Mary Simon this morning, where he will continue to serve as prime minister until March. He acknowledged that he had requested the meeting to be closed. twenty four.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Prime Minister Trudeau will “make an announcement at 10:45 a.m. this morning and answer questions from the media.”
This comes after CTV News confirmed that PMO staff met on Monday morning to discuss Trudeau’s political future.
Two sources told CTV News that the prime minister and his chief of staff, Katie Telford, have met and see no path forward for Trudeau’s continued leadership in the absence of support from the Liberal caucus. He said he was looking forward to communicating this to the wider team. .
A majority of caucuses in Ontario, Atlantic, Quebec and British Columbia have decided over the Christmas break that they want Prime Minister Trudeau to resign, and a daylong national caucus will discuss that fact and next steps. is scheduled for Wednesday.
The midweek meeting will be the first meeting with the entire Liberal caucus since he said he would think about next steps during the holidays, but like many MPs who have been asked to resign, Trudeau will He was expected to face calls for his resignation. There are growing concerns about the party’s popularity in the run-up to the 2025 federal election in which he will lead.
Members of Parliament receiving explanations about party guidance regulations: Source
In anticipation of Prime Minister Trudeau having to publicly address the mounting pressures he faces early in the new year, Liberal supporters are already weighing in on the party’s leadership regulations and the preparations needed for a potentially fast-paced election campaign. I’m starting to think about it.
Two sources told CTV News that Liberal MPs were invited to a special two-hour virtual conference on Monday afternoon about the party’s constitution and the caucus’ role in leadership issues.
According to Constitution of the Liberal Party of CanadaA national board meeting must be convened within 27 days “when a leadership triggering event occurs” or when a leader announces resignation.
The Board, in consultation with the Executive Board, may then appoint an interim leader. Party leaders also need to set a date for leadership votes and other elements of the campaign.
Prime Minister Trudeau has been the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada since 2013 and the prime minister since 2015.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
With files from CTV News Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos and Mike Le Coutour
