Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday: report

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may announce his resignation as early as Monday, according to Canadian media reports. The Globe and Mail, citing three sources, revealed that Trudeau’s decision could precede a Liberal Party caucus meeting scheduled for Wednesday. Trudeau, who became party leader in 2013 and prime minister in 2015, faces mounting challenges, including a housing crisis, high inflation, and declining GDP. His disapproval rating hit 68% in December, with only 28% of Canadians supporting him, per Angus Reid. Trudeau’s political struggles include a failed no-confidence vote in September and the recent resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who cited irreconcilable differences over Canada’s fiscal direction. In December, New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh announced plans for a no-confidence motion on January 27. Trudeau also faced backlash after attending a Taylor Swift concert during riots in Montreal, drawing criticism for his detachment.