Trudeau resignation: Candidates who can replace him as Liberal Party leader and PM
World news | It is not yet clear whether Justin Trudeau will immediately resign as Canada's PM or stay on till a successor is selected. These are the top candidates that can replace him if he resigns.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as per reports, is expected to announce his resignation as the Liberal Party Leader as early as Monday (Jan 6).
Citing three sources, The Globe and Mail on Sunday (Jan 5) reported that the embattled Canadian leader will announce his plans to leave the party leadership before a key national caucus meeting, set to happen on Wednesday.
Here's all you need to know about Trudeau's potential resignation and who could replace him as the leader.
Will Trudeau resign as PM or stay on for some time?
As per reports, it is not yet clear whether Justin Trudeau would resign as Canada's PM also, or stay on till a successor is selected.
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If he resigns, the Liberals will name an interim PM while the party sets up a special leadership convention, which usually takes months to arrange.
If an election takes place before then, the Liberal Party would be in the hands of a prime minister not chosen by the party; something that has never happened in Canada.
It is to be noted that, traditionally, whoever takes over as interim prime minister does not run as a candidate to lead the party.
Who can replace Justin Trudeau?
These are the top candidates that can replace Justin Trudeau if he resigns.
Dominic LeBlanc
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Pierre Poilievre
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Chrystia Freeland
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(With inputs from agencies)
