What’s next for Justin Trudeau now that some of his own MPs want him gone?

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing a crisis within his own party as a growing number of Liberal MPs are demanding his resignation due to his alleged mismanagement of his relationship with former trusted lieutenant Chrystia Freeland. The situation has escalated to the point where even NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has called for Trudeau to step down.

The turmoil within the Liberal Party has been exacerbated by a series of resignations and retirements of key cabinet ministers in recent months. This has left significant gaps in Trudeau’s front bench at a time when the country is grappling with various crises, including threats of punishing tariffs on exports from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump.

To address the staffing woes, Trudeau has placed a significant amount of responsibility on Dominic LeBlanc, who now serves as minister of finance, public safety, and intergovernmental affairs. However, this temporary solution may not be sustainable in the long run.

The movement to oust Trudeau has grown from a covert gathering of signatures for a resignation letter to a more concerted campaign to pressure him out of office. A significant number of Liberal MPs have gone on the record calling for Trudeau’s resignation, with estimates suggesting that between 40 and 50 caucus members want him out.

The recent resignation of Chrystia Freeland as finance minister has further fueled calls for Trudeau to step down. Freeland’s refusal to accept a different position offered by Trudeau reportedly derailed the much-anticipated cabinet shuffle that was expected to take place this week.

With Freeland’s decision to stay on as a Liberal MP and run again in the next election, speculation has turned to who could potentially replace Trudeau if he were to resign. Names like Mark Carney have been floated as possible successors, but the future of the Liberal Party remains uncertain as the internal pressure on Trudeau continues to mount.

As Trudeau grapples with the growing dissent within his party and the challenges of governing the country, the prospect of a federal election looms as a possible outcome if the situation is not resolved. The coming days will be crucial in determining the future of Trudeau’s leadership and the fate of the Liberal Party in Canada.