Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing pressure to resign from his own Liberal Party. Dissatisfaction within the party has raised serious questions about his recent policies and performance.
After a top minister of his own party unexpectedly resigned and strongly criticized the management of the budget, the pressure on Trudeau to resign increased.
In recent years, Trudeau has been criticized for rising inflation and his inability to make decisions on economic policies. After almost a decade long tenure as Prime Minister, he is losing support.
There is no process or provision to forcibly remove Trudeau in a short period of time. He can only resign voluntarily. Or his party can be removed from power by passing a motion of no confidence in the parliament. In the event that his party is removed from power, there is a strong possibility that the opposition Conservative Party will benefit in the upcoming elections.
If Trudeau's party succeeds in winning a vote of confidence in Parliament, Trudeau can remain prime minister until the next general election. After the current challenge, if the party can maintain the majority, Trudeau's government will survive.
On Tuesday, while Liberal Party MPs are calling for Trudeau to resign, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said he should give some time.
