If there was ever a moment to question Justin Trudeau’s motives, the latest developments offer little room for doubt. As domestic crises mount and international tensions simmer, Trudeau’s once-glowing leadership has dimmed into something far more cynical. And now, even members of his own party are calling for his resignation, exposing the deep fractures within the Liberal Party itself.
Liberal MP Sean Casey’s recent interview with CBC wasn’t just a routine critique—it was a revealing moment of honesty from inside Trudeau’s crumbling political house. Casey, along with several other Liberal MPs, is openly urging Trudeau to step down, exposing an internal revolt that has been brewing for some time. As the prime minister clings to his office, Casey’s remarks lay bare the uncomfortable truth: Trudeau is no longer the dynamic leader who once inspired hope and change. Instead, he’s a politician increasingly perceived as using international crises to distract from his government’s domestic failures.
NEW: Justin Trudeau asked to step down as Canada’s PM by his own MPs
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Liberal Party MP Sean Casey openly calls for Trudeau to resign pic.twitter.com/sHDCwd2zOY
“I would say it’s wider than meets the eye. There are a lot of people who have concerns,” he said.
“But those who have come to the same conclusion as me seem to be becoming more emboldened with the passage of time.”
Casey isn’t the first Liberal MP to call for Trudeau to resign in recent months. New Brunswick MP Wayne Long sent an email to the Liberal caucus in June calling on the prime minister to step aside.
Take, for example, the current diplomatic fallout with India over the killing of Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Trudeau’s public accusations against India have not only plunged diplomatic relations into chaos but have also conveniently shifted the focus away from his plummeting popularity at home. It’s not a stretch to see this as a tactical move—stirring international controversy to divert attention from a dismal domestic record. However, if Trudeau hoped this would bolster his image as a strong global leader, the result has been the opposite. Instead of rallying the nation around a common cause, he’s deepened existing divides and further eroded trust in his leadership.
Domestically, Trudeau’s problems are nothing short of catastrophic. Canadians are grappling with surging inflation, unaffordable housing, and rising unemployment—realities that are tightening the noose around the government’s neck. Poll after poll shows that the Canadian public has lost faith in Trudeau’s ability to manage the country’s economy. A year ago, his disapproval rating stood at 39%; today, it’s a staggering 65%. His approval rating, meanwhile, has plunged to a mere 30%. These numbers aren’t just bad—they’re fatal in political terms.
PM Trudeau reacts to reportedly 30 Liberal MPs who signed a private letter for his resignation before next election while he was overseas:
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The frustration isn’t just palpable among voters. It’s now infecting his own party. Liberal MPs, once the foot soldiers of his progressive revolution, are now his most vocal critics. As many as 20 have signed a document calling for his resignation, fearing that Trudeau’s leadership will lead them to electoral collapse in 2025. By-elections in traditionally Liberal strongholds like Montreal and Toronto have already resulted in embarrassing defeats, fueling fears that Trudeau’s once-mighty political machine is sputtering out. Some analysts even suggest that as many as 40 MPs could be ready to push for change. While they may lack the numbers to force Trudeau out just yet, the message is clear: his time is running out.
The tragic irony is that Trudeau once embodied the very spirit of optimism and progress that so many Canadians longed for. He was the young, charismatic leader who promised to restore Canada’s place on the world stage and address the economic inequalities festering at home. Yet today, that vision feels like a distant memory, replaced by a government out of touch with its people, and a leader more concerned with deflecting blame than taking responsibility.
Trudeau’s strategy—if we can call it that—seems to be one of survival rather than leadership. By stoking the fires of international conflict, he hopes to distract from the inferno raging on the home front. But Canadians see through it. No amount of foreign policy posturing can erase the fact that life is getting harder for ordinary people. Inflation has turned everyday purchases into luxury items, housing prices have spiraled out of reach for all but the wealthiest, and unemployment is creeping upward. For many, Trudeau’s once-bright promises now feel like empty platitudes.
It’s clear that Trudeau’s leadership is on life support. The question now is whether the Liberal Party has the courage to pull the plug before it’s too late. With MPs like Sean Casey leading the charge, and mounting evidence that the prime minister is out of step with both his party and the country, the writing is on the wall. Trudeau has become a liability, not just to the Liberals, but to Canada as a whole.
Canada needs a leader who can confront the dual crises of today with honesty, integrity, and competence. Someone who is more interested in solving problems than creating distractions. The longer Trudeau clings to power, the more damage he does—not only to his party’s electoral prospects but to the fabric of Canadian democracy itself.
It’s probably time for Trudeau to step aside. Canada deserves better.
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