On January 6, PM Justin Trudeau resign both as Canadian PM and leader of the Liberal Party noting that the nation requires a clear election. During the speech, Trudeau said that internal issues in his party limited his ability to govern, with the parliament stuck for months during one of the longest minority sittings in the country’s history. To renew the legislative programme, he declared that parliament would be dissolved until March the 24th.
Soured Relations Between India and Canada
Trudeau has been accused of supporting Khalistani separatists for cutting the relations between Canada and India on a dangerous line during his tenure. India has condemned Canada for the country to turn into a haven for terrorists and has further blamed the Trudeau government of having a politics of vote bank. In 2024 relations reached a nadir when Trudeau blamed India for the assassination of Khalistani separatist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen.
This accusation saw both the countries, expel diplomats and withdraw staff. India claimed security issues and accused Canadian diplomats of meddling within the country’s affairs. This led the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to charge Indian agents with criminal implicating this area as involvement in the murder of Nijjar despite Indian contending that the accusation was unfounded. Even now the Canada has still not provided details that could prove the involvement of India in the case despite all meetings held the international level on same.
Civil War within the Party and Opposition
There was still massive internal mutiny against Trudeau, 21 MPs of Liberal party demanding his resignation when Chrystia Freeland resigned in December, 2024. Earlier, 24 Liberal MPs had called for his resignation after the party performed dismally in two by-elections in areas the Liberal party used to dominate.
According to current trend outside, inflation, unemployment and housing problems the Liberal Party is predicted to lose the next federal elections. The latest opinion surveys suggest the Tories enjoy a 21-point lead over the Liberals, with just 28% Canadians keen on sees Trudeau back in power.
