Canada, Trudeau and Liberal Party

Trudeau’s Crisis Puts Spotlight on Succession Rules for Canada’s Liberals
The turmoil that’s threatening to topple Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has members of his political party poring over the rulebook for replacing him.
What we know about the succession rules for Canada's Liberals as Trudeau faces calls to resign
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Canada’s Trudeau under mounting pressure as dozens of Liberal MPs push for resignation
The pressure comes after a turbulent week for Trudeau, including the resignation of  Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland over spending disagreements and a declaration by opposition parties to unite and bring down his minority government.
Chrystia Freeland pegged by some Liberal MPs as Justin Trudeau's successor if he resigns
Calls are growing from within the Liberal caucus for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down as party leader — and some have pegged Chrystia Freeland as their choice to replace him.Twenty-one Liberal MPs have publicly urged Trudeau to resign — many of them within the last week — after Freeland shocked Canadians on Monday by resigning as deputy prime minister and finance minister hours before she was supposed to table the government's fall economic statement.
Canada's finance minister resigns, posing biggest test of Trudeau's political career
The stunning move raised questions about how much longer the prime minister of nearly 10 years — whose popularity has plummeted due to concerns about inflation and immigration — can stay on.
Canada political crisis: Senior members of ruling party seek Trudeau’s early resignation
A large section of ruling party MPs, nearly half of the full contingent of 153, are now seeking an early resignation from Trudeau so that a new leader can be elected in time for the next Federal elect
Atlantic Liberal MPs gather to discuss Trudeau's future amid resignation demands
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been keeping a low profile since Chrystia Freeland's abrupt departure from cabinet, as pressure mounts on him to resign. Mackenzie Gray explains how Atlantic Liberal MPs are gathering to discuss Trudeau's future,
Donald Trump Suggests Wayne Gretzky for Canada PM: What Are His Politics?
President-elect Donald Trump has floated the idea of ice hockey pro Wayne Gretzky running to be the leader of Canada in the ...
Trump trolls Trudeau by promising Canucks he’ll lower taxes if Canada becomes ‘51st state’ — and backs hockey legend Wayne Gretzky as PM
Trudeau flew to Mar-a-Lago last month and dined with Trump amid the 45th president’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on ...
Trump urges Wayne Gretzky to run for Canadian prime minister as Justin Trudeau could be on the brink of losing power
Wayne Gretzky visited Mar-a-Lago and wore a MAGA hat after Donald Trump's November electoral victory.
Canada’s Energy Exports Suffer Under Political, Economic Uncertainty
Canada is facing both political and economic uncertainty. That means trouble for Canada’s energy exports, as they likely will ...
Canada's Trudeau faces increasing pressure from his own MPs to quit
The ruling Liberals face obliteration in the next election after more than nine years in office amid voter fatigue as well as ...
Liberal Push to Oust Trudeau Gains Momentum in Ontario: CBC
More than 50 Liberal Party members of parliament from Ontario came to a “consensus” during a conference call that Justin ...
From Liberal Icon to MAGA Joke: The Waning Fortunes of Justin Trudeau
Canada’s prime minister gained global renown 10 years ago for his unabashedly progressive politics. But at home, voters ...
Liberal Party turmoil sets Canada back at critical time: Danielle Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about how upheaval in the federal government with ...