Canadian MP Chandra Arya has added to the uncertainty over the future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership in the country as he said he believes it is time for the prime minister to “step down” immediately as leader of the Liberal caucus. Is “time”. Arya’s statement comes as Canada’s opposition parties have come together to vote on a no-confidence motion against Trudeau.
“Thank you for your leadership. Thanks to you, our Liberal Party experienced a resurgence in 2015, and under your guidance, we have made significant achievements. You have lived up to the trust placed in you by Canadians. However, Today it became clear that you no longer have the confidence of the House of Commons, and I am certain that the majority of the Liberal caucus no longer supports your leadership,” the Canadian MP wrote in a letter addressed to Trudeau.
While championing recently resigned former deputy prime minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland as Trudeau’s alternative, Ary said she marked a “significant change.”
“Although I was disappointed by the timing of her announcement, I must acknowledge her extraordinary political skills. Whether by design or circumstance, she has emerged as a credible and stable choice for your leadership. Despite your low approval ratings, My support for you remains In the absence of a viable and convincing alternative, Cristea has now filled that void,” he wrote.
According to the Canadian MP, the Liberals under Freeland’s leadership will “preserve Trudeau’s legacy”.
“Chrystia’s years of dedication in building and maintaining caucus relationships – unmatched even by your closest advisors – give her a unique ability to unify the party. I am confident the caucus will unite behind her. Chrystia’s Under leadership, we can preserve your legacy and save it from being destroyed by the current official opposition,” he said.
My letter was sent today to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. pic.twitter.com/VWPtQ6QKdh
– Chandra Arya (@AryaCanada) 20 December 2024
Freeland resigned on Monday, hours before he was to deliver a statement on the Canadian economy. In his resignation letter, he cited political disagreements between him and Trudeau over “the best path forward for Canada” in light of tariff threats posed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Justin Trudeau on the brink
Trudeau, who was able to retain his position despite political turmoil over the past several months, appears set to lose power early next year. On Thursday, one of his key allies and New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh announced that he would move a no-confidence motion against the PM in the House of Commons.
According to him, liberals do not deserve another chance.
In an open letter posted on social media, Singh said, “Justin Trudeau failed in the biggest job of a prime minister: working for the people, not the powerful. The NDP will vote to bring down this government , and will give Canadians a chance.” Vote for a government that will work for them.”
The House is currently on winter break and is scheduled to resume on January 27.
The leader of the Bloc Québécois, a major opposition party, has pledged to support the motion and said there is no scenario in which Trudeau survives.
If all opposition parties support the motion, Trudeau will be out of office after more than nine years as prime minister.
