Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might soon step down as the leader of the Liberal Party. Reports from The Globe and Mail say he could announce this as early as Monday. It seems Trudeau is losing support from his party members. Recent polls also show that if an election happened now, the Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, would likely win and take power.Bottom of Form

Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation before a key meeting with his party members on Wednesday. A source told The Globe that Trudeau wants to step down on his own terms before the meeting so it doesn’t seem like he was pressured to leave by other members of his party.

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Who will replace Trudeau?

It’s not yet clear who will take over if Justin Trudeau resigns. It’s also uncertain whether he will remain Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen. Reports say the Liberal Party might either pick a temporary leader based on advice from their national group or hold a vote to decide.

One option for a temporary leader is Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc. According to The Globe, Trudeau has talked with LeBlanc about the possibility of him stepping in as interim leader if Trudeau steps down.

Justin Trudeau has been leading the Liberal Party since 2013, helping the party recover from tough times. Now, 12 years later, the party seems ready for a new leader.

Canada will have federal elections this year, but Trudeau’s popularity is falling. A survey from December 31 by Nanos Research shows that 46.6% of people support the Conservatives, giving them a 26-point lead over the Liberals.