Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that he will lead his Liberal Party in the next election even after two dozen of his members of Parliament asked him to step aside, Canada-based Global News reported.
A member of his group called Trudeau’s announcement “disappointing.” Speaking to reporters, the Canadian prime minister said: “We will continue to have excellent conversations about how best to take on Pierre Poilievre in the next election,” Global News reported.
He further said: “But that will happen with me as leader going into the next elections.”
When asked directly whether he would remain in office past the Oct. 28 date (some caucus members had reportedly asked for a clear answer), Trudeau responded with a single word: “Yes.”
He was also asked if he would expel anyone from the caucus if disagreement over his leadership continued. Trudeau said they have had “intense conversations” about how to move forward.
Liberal MP Sean Casey, one of three members of the group who confirmed they signed the document calling for the prime minister’s resignation, called Trudeau’s announcement that he will remain as leader just hours after MPs expressed their displeasure “disappointing.” .
Sean Casey said: “I don’t think he felt like he needed to reflect, to consolidate. He was determined.” Casey said he is now putting the issue behind him, according to the Global News report.
He said he had expressed what he had heard from his constituents and emphasized that their energy will be needed to win the seat.
He said: “I did my job expressing what I heard from my constituents. Now you’re going to take my energy and direct it toward winning my seat and not internal party issues. As far as I’m concerned, it’s a done deal.” “.
The Charlottetown MP said it is ultimately the decision the Prime Minister makes. However, he noted that he does not see the decision bearing fruit.
Casey said, “I wouldn’t call it delusional, but he’s seeing something that I don’t see, that my constituents don’t see.” He added that while he disagrees with Trudeau. However, he still believes that the Poilievre government would be the worst outcome and asked his colleagues not to vote against the current government.
He said, “Whatever we do will do [a Poilievre government] Most likely it’s stupid.”
Trudeau made the remarks after meeting with his caucus on Wednesday, where some Liberals called on him to resign amid the party’s delay in the election and two recent election defeats in former Liberal strongholds.
Between 20 and 30 MPs had signed an internal document urging Trudeau to resign as leader, Global News reported, citing sources. These leaders also expressed their concerns to Trudeau during the meeting, Global News reported.
After the meeting, several MPs stated that the party was united. However, they did not share details about what exactly happened behind closed doors.
Internal calls for Justin Trudeau to resign as Liberal leader intensified Wednesday as Liberal MPs met in Parliament, according to a CBC News report.
During the closed-door meeting, dissident MPs conveyed their grievances to Trudeau, reflecting growing discontent within the party. This meeting was part of the weekly meetings that take place while the House of Commons is in session. Wednesday’s meeting served as a platform for MPs to express their concerns and frustrations directly to Prime Minister Trudeau.
Trudeau faces growing pressure from within his own party, and was given an ultimatum by dissident Liberal MPs to decide his future by Oct. 28. During Wednesday’s caucus meeting, a document outlining the arguments for Trudeau’s resignation was presented, but he did not do so. Specify the consequences if you miss the deadline.
In fact, the latest political rift in Canada has been fueled by rising tensions between India and Canada. Ties between India and Canada deteriorated after Trudeau alleged in the Canadian Parliament last year that he had “credible allegations” of India’s involvement in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
India has denied all allegations, calling them “absurd” and “politically motivated” and has accused Canada of giving space to extremist and anti-Indian elements in its country.
Nijjar, designated a terrorist by India’s National Investigation Agency in 2020, was shot dead outside a Gurdwara in Surrey in June last year. The recent diplomatic spat erupted when Canada called the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats “persons of interest” in the investigation into Nijjar’s death.
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