Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to resign as early as Monday, Canadian media reported.
The news was first reported by the Globe and Mail on Sunday night, citing three people involved. The newspaper said it was unclear exactly when the Liberal leader would step down, but that his resignation was expected to be announced before Wednesday's national caucus meeting.
The news comes as Prime Minister Trudeau's popularity continues to decline in Canada, where a national election is scheduled for October 20 of this year. The country continues to struggle with problems such as a housing crisis, declining GDP per capita, and high inflation.
According to Canadian pollster Angus Reid, as of December 24, Prime Minister Trudeau's disapproval rating is around 68%, while the approval rating among Canadians is just 28%.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could announce his resignation as early as Monday, Canadian media reported. (Dave Chang/AFP via Getty Images)
Trudeau, who became prime minister in 2015, could also step down after a difficult few months in politics. In September, he faced a vote of no confidence in Parliament, which was defeated despite attempts by the Conservative Party to remove him from office.
On December 16, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced she would resign from Trudeau's cabinet, dealing a major blow to the prime minister. In her resignation letter, she argued that the only “honest and viable path” was to leave cabinet.
“In recent weeks, you and I have found ourselves at odds over the best path forward for Canada,” wrote Freeland, who was previously seen as a Trudeau supporter.
“Our country faces significant challenges,” the letter added. “That means not depleting the fiscal spark today and securing the reserves that may be needed for the coming tariff war.”
In late December, New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh, one of Trudeau's key allies, said he planned to introduce a formal no-confidence motion on January 27.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing declining popularity at home. (Dave Chang/AFP via Getty Images)
“Regardless of who leads the Liberal Party, this government's time is up. We will table a clear motion of no confidence at the next sitting of the House of Commons,” Singh said.
Trudeau's personal choices have also drawn backlash from opponents. In late November, Trudeau faced international criticism after he was seen dancing at a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto amid destructive riots in his hometown of Montreal.
Don Stewart, a Member of Parliament (MP) who represents part of Toronto, criticized the prime minister for his post about X.
“Lawless demonstrators wreak havoc over Montreal in violent protest. Prime Minister dances,” the Canadian politician wrote. “This is Canada built by a Liberal government.”
“Restore law and order, safe streets and communities to the Canada we once knew and loved,” Stewart added. Prime Minister Trudeau later called the riots “horrific” and condemned illegal actions.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will resign, the Globe and Mail reported. (Dave Chang/AFP via Getty Images)
FOX News Digital has reached out to Prime Minister Trudeau's office for comment.
FOX News' Chris Massaro, The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report.
