Source: Independent [UK]
“Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau is reported to be considering stepping down amid a crisis that saw his own finance minister resign over Donald Trump’s threat to hike trade tariffs. Mr Trudeau told his cabinet that he is considering either resignation or prorogation – the process of ending the parliamentary session – according to the broadcaster CTV News. The prime minister is planning to address parliament on Tuesday, the report said. The episode represents one of the greatest challenges yet of Mr Trudeau’s nearly 10 years as prime minister. His approval rating, which was as high as 63 per cent when he was first elected, has repeatedly dipped below 30 per cent this year amid economic struggles, a housing shortage and disagreements about the issue of immigration. Some senior figures in Mr Trudeau’s own party have also called for him to resign ahead of a general election due before October next year.” (12/17/24)