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Is this latest mutiny the end for Justin Trudeau?

Oct 23, 2024

Glen McGregor, a Parliament Hill reporter for City News, dives into the increasing unrest within the Liberal Party surrounding Justin Trudeau's leadership. He discusses the mounting pressure from Liberal MPs calling for Trudeau's resignation and the formal letter they've drafted. The conversation explores the implications of by-election losses, the internal conflict during closed caucus meetings, and how a leader can be challenged. With potential future contenders in the mix, McGregor highlights the precarious state of party unity and the uncertain months ahead for Trudeau.

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Dissatisfaction among Liberal MPs has intensified, prompting demands for Trudeau's resignation amid fears of election loss to Conservatives.

Despite growing internal unrest and calls for change, Trudeau remains committed to leading the Liberal Party into the next election.

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Internal Dissent Among Liberal MPs

A significant number of backbench Liberal MPs are expressing dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, particularly in light of recent by-election losses, which have sparked calls for him to consider stepping down. The discontent largely stems from fears that the party could lose the next election, especially with rising support for the Conservative Party under Pierre Polyev. This has culminated in a letter signed by 30 to 35 MPs demanding a leadership change, with plans to confront Trudeau during an upcoming caucus meeting. Despite previous attempts to challenge his leadership, this growing unrest indicates a more unified stance among discontented members.

Intro

2min

Unrest in Liberal Leadership

7min

Inside the Closed Caucus Meeting: Tensions Rise Against Leadership

2min

Exploring Leadership Dynamics Within a Political Caucus

2min

Leadership Uncertainty in the Liberal Party

11min

Stop us if you've heard this one before: Liberal MPs are voicing concerns about Justin Trudeau's ability to lead the party in the next election, saying that he should step down for the good of the party. No, this isn't June. Or August. The difference this time is in the sheer numbers of them, and that they've apparently drafted a formal letter ahead of Wednesday's caucus meeting.

Will this be the shove that finally begins the exit process for the Liberal's longtime leader? If not, just how bad would the polls have to get? Does the party even have a mechanism to remove Trudeau without his consent? And if not, what would the next few months look like in Ottawa, as a leader attempts to govern without the support of some of his own party?

GUEST: Glen McGregor, Parliament Hill reporter

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