Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said, “We all need to give him a little time to reflect,” as an increasing number of Liberal legislators demanded Trudeau’s resignation this week.
Chrystia Freeland, Trudeau’s deputy prime minister and finance minister, resigned from the Cabinet on Monday, adding to worries about Trudeau’s leadership.
Freeland was quite critical of Trudeau’s economic management despite Trump’s threat of heavy tariffs. The housing minister also resigned just before Freeland made her announcement.
For years, Trudeau’s Liberals have relied on the left-leaning New Democratic Party to help them enact laws and maintain their grip on power since..
They lack an absolute majority in the Parliament. However, that backing has almost disappeared—the leader of the NDP has urged Trudeau to step down—and it may.
Be possible for Parliament to vote “no confidence.” However, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh would not pledge to overthrow the government right away,
