February 14, 2025
Liberal strategist Andrew Perez, one of the first Liberals to call for Trudeau to resign after the party’s shocking byelection defeat in June, told the National Post that the Liberals could “draw a bit of inspiration” from the U.S. Democrats after Joe Biden announced he was stepping down.

The contenders to replace a troubled Justin Trudeau

The PM’s chances of winning a fourth term range from slim to none. Here’s 10 who could step up if he steps down

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has repeatedly said he has no plans to resign, insisting he will lead the Liberal Party of Canada into the next election, currently set for October 2025.

But after months of dismal polls, the pressure on him is mounting after his party failed to keep a formerly safe Liberal Toronto riding in a June byelection, signalling growing unpopularity with this government among Canadians. The loss prompted calls for Trudeau to step down from former Liberal ministers, former British Columbia premier Christy Clark, and current MPs within his own caucus.

As things stand, Trudeau’s chances of winning a fourth term range from slim to none. Recent polls have shown a 20- to 22-point lead for the Conservatives over the Liberals, consistent with trends in the past year. Yet Trudeau and many of his ministers remain convinced he is still the best chance they’ve got and the political shakeup south of the border does not seem to have convinced them otherwise. 

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