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With Trudeau on the ropes, Liberals contemplate the next election with hope and anxiety
Many Liberal MPs tell Radio-Canada Justin Trudeau should stay on as leader, but some say it’s time to go
In Justin Trudeau’s inner circle, there is no doubt about it — the prime minister will lead his party into what promises to be a hard-fought election battle against Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives in 2025.
He says he wants to defend his vision of the country. He feels his legacy is under threat. He considered stepping down during his marriage difficulties last year, but decided to stay.
“I just realized, that’s not me. There is so much to do still,” he said during a recent episode of the ReThinking podcast.
The polls are not good for the Liberals — in fact, they’re struggling to overcome the 15 to 20-point gap that separates them from the Conservatives. But those close to the prime minister like to point out that their leader is used to being underestimated and performs well under pressure.
But in the halls of Parliament, many Liberals are worried.
