Atlantic Liberal MPs Call for Prime Minister Trudeau’s Resignation
Leadership Crisis Deepens as Caucus Questions Trudeau’s Viability
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing renewed calls for his resignation, this time from members of his own party. A letter penned by Atlantic Liberal caucus chair Kody Blois and publicly shared by New Brunswick MP Wayne Long urges Trudeau to step down as party leader.
The letter, dated Dec. 23, was released today and highlights several challenges that have made it “no longer tenable” for Trudeau to lead the Liberal Party. Key issues cited include:
- The fallout from Chrystia Freeland’s resignation from cabinet.
- Threats from opposition parties to introduce a non-confidence motion.
- Economic tensions, particularly U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threats of new tariffs.
Non-Confidence Motion Looms
Conservative MP John Williamson announced plans to introduce a non-confidence motion during the public accounts committee meeting on Jan. 7. If successful, the motion would be presented to the House of Commons and could be voted on by Jan. 30. A successful vote would trigger a federal election.
Growing Pressure Within Liberal Ranks
MP Wayne Long, who has previously voiced his belief that Trudeau should resign, backed the Atlantic caucus’s stance. The letter signals growing unrest within the Liberal Party, as members express concern over the party’s direction and Trudeau’s ability to navigate mounting political and economic challenges.
This latest development comes just days after a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on Dec. 20, highlighting the increasing urgency for a leadership resolution within the Liberal Party.