Mon Oct 14 19:21:52 UTC 2024: ## Canadian PM Trudeau Faces Pressure to Resign: Liberal MPs Plot Leadership Change
**Ottawa, Canada -** Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing growing pressure to resign from within his own party, with a group of Liberal MPs actively seeking his replacement. Sources told CBC News that this move is fueled by discontent following recent by-election losses in Toronto and Montreal.
The discontent appears to be culminating in a formal effort to remove Trudeau from office. A group of at least 20 Liberal MPs have reportedly signed a document demanding Trudeau’s resignation. While the exact number of dissenting MPs remains unclear, the document is described as a “pledge” rather than a traditional letter, suggesting a desire to secure firm commitments from MPs for a leadership change.
The discontent within the Liberal Party has been simmering for months, escalating after Trudeau’s party faced an unexpected defeat in a Toronto-St. Paul by-election in June. This frustration deepened following the Montreal by-election loss and was further exacerbated by Trudeau’s and his Chief of Staff Katie Telford’s absence from recent summits in Asia.
The Toronto Star previously reported that at least 30 to 40 Liberal MPs were prepared to sign a letter calling for Trudeau’s resignation, prompting speculation about the extent of dissent within the party.
Despite the pressure, Trade Minister Mary Ng, who was returning with Trudeau from Laos, expressed her support for the Prime Minister and expressed disappointment at the news of the planned action by the MPs.
This move comes amidst a tense period in Canada-India relations, strained by Trudeau’s accusations against India following the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year. Trudeau linked the killing to India, a claim denied by the Indian government.
The situation reflects a deepening crisis within the Liberal Party, with Trudeau’s leadership facing a significant challenge. The outcome of this brewing rebellion remains to be seen, but the pressure on Trudeau to step down is undeniable.
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