Justin Trudeau likely to resign this week

Dhaka, 6 Jan- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly set to resign, with an announcement possible as early as Monday.

However, he may stay in office until summer as the ruling Liberal Party selects a new leader.

Trudeau’s decision could precede the party's national caucus meeting on Wednesday, according to the Globe and Mail.

While Trudeau may seek to host the G7 summit in Alberta this June, his leadership faces mounting pressure. Over half of the 153 Liberal MPs in the House of Commons have called for his resignation, a figure nearing 100.

With Parliament returning on January 27 and a no-confidence motion expected, Trudeau might seek to prorogue Parliament to facilitate the leadership transition.

After returning from a holiday in British Columbia, Trudeau has yet to comment publicly, with only a virtual Cabinet meeting scheduled for Monday.

Meanwhile, potential successors include former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, whose resignation in December intensified calls for Trudeau’s departure. Polls suggest Freeland could revive the party’s fortunes, with support rising from 16% under Trudeau to over 20%. Other contenders, including Mark Carney and Melanie Joly, appear less promising. The Conservatives currently lead the Liberals by over 20% in voter preference.