Amid rising tensions within the Liberal Party, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau is facing increasing pressure to resign — manifesting in a coordinated effort among Liberal MPs who plan to formally request Trudeau to step down during an upcoming caucus meeting.
Discontent among Liberal MPs has escalated following significant byelection losses, particularly in traditionally safe ridings like Toronto-St.Paul’s and Montreal.
Sean Casey, the MP for Charlottetown, has become the first to publicly call for Trudeau’s resignation, stating that constituents are expressing a strong desire for change. He emphasized that “people have had enough” and that Trudeau’s leadership has become a central topic in conversations with voters.
“The message that I’ve been getting loud and clear — and more and more strongly as time goes by — is that it is time for [Trudeau] to go. And I agree,” Casey told Power & Politics host David Cochrane in an exclusive interview. “People have had enough. They’ve tuned him out and they want him to go.”
Other MPs, including Wayne Long and Alexandra Mendès, have echoed these sentiments, indicating a growing faction within the party advocating for leadership change.
Reports suggest that at least 20 MPs are prepared to support this movement, with plans for a written demand to be presented soon. The dissenting MPs aim to articulate their frustrations directly to Trudeau, emphasizing the need for new leadership ahead of the next federal election late next year.
However, there is no clear consensus on what actions will follow if Trudeau refuses to resign, leaving many unsure about the next steps.
Liberals worried after Jagmeet Singh pulls out
Adding another layer of complexity is pro-Khalistan leaning Jagmeet Singh’s recent decision to withdraw the New Democratic Party (NDP) from the Trudeau government, effectively “ripping up” a confidence-and-supply agreement established in 2022.
This agreement was intended to last until mid-2025, allowing the Liberals to govern with NDP backing.
Singh’s departure has prompted some Liberal MPs to express concerns that without NDP backing, the Liberals may struggle to maintain their base and counter Conservative advances in the upcoming elections.
CBC’s Poll Tracker shows the Conservatives maintaining a nearly 20-point lead over the Liberals.
This context amplifies calls for a leadership change within the Liberals as they seek to reposition themselves strategically.
Recent polls indicate that both Trudeau’s Liberals and Singh’s NDP are experiencing declining popularity.
The Conservatives are positioned favorably, raising concerns among Liberal MPs about their chances in the upcoming election scheduled for October 2025.
This situation forces them to rethink their campaign strategies and messaging to regain voter trust.
