Trudeau expected to step down as Liberal Party leader today

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rumored to announce his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party today, according to sources. 

The news was first reported by local outlet The Globe and Mail, which cited three anonymous insiders familiar with the matter.

Though the exact timing of the announcement is unclear, the sources suggest Trudeau might make his decision public ahead of a major national caucus meeting set for this Wednesday. 

Many are now waiting to see if Trudeau will confirm the news before this crucial gathering.

So far, no official comment has been made by the Prime Minister‍‍`s Office about the possible resignation, leaving the situation uncertain.

What remains unclear is whether Trudeau would leave his position immediately after the announcement or continue serving as Prime Minister until a successor is named. 

The Globe and Mail reports that Trudeau has already discussed the idea of Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc stepping in as interim leader of both the Liberal Party and as interim Prime Minister. 

However, if LeBlanc chooses to run for the position permanently, the arrangement might not go ahead as planned.

Trudeau first became leader of the Liberal Party in 2013 when the party was going through one of its worst crises. 

At that time, they had fallen to third place in the House of Commons, a first in Canada’s history.

If Trudeau steps down, it could leave the Liberal Party in a state of leadership uncertainty. 

Recent polls have shown that the Liberals are at risk of losing to the Conservative Party by a significant margin in the next election.

This news comes at a critical time, with Donald Trump set to become U.S. President on January 20. 

Countries worldwide are already adjusting to the new administration, and Trudeau’s resignation could lead to increasing calls for a snap election in Canada to quickly elect a new government.