6-1-2025 (OTTAWA) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his departure as Liberal Party leader this week, according to well-placed sources familiar with the matter.
Multiple sources within parliamentary circles, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the information, indicate that Trudeau will likely reveal his decision during Wednesday’s scheduled Liberal caucus meeting. This development comes amid mounting internal pressure and following the recent departure of his key ally, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.
The relationship between Trudeau and his parliamentary colleagues has grown increasingly strained in recent months, with numerous Liberal MPs privately expressing concerns about the party’s direction. The surprise resignation of Freeland in mid-December, citing irreconcilable policy differences with the Prime Minister, appears to have accelerated the timeline for Trudeau’s exit.
Political analysts suggest that Trudeau’s anticipated departure will trigger a competitive leadership contest within the Liberal Party, with the victor automatically assuming the role of Prime Minister.
