Canadian Members of Parliament are urging for Justin Trudeau to step down

Canadian Members of Parliament are urging for Justin Trudeau to step down, setting a deadline of October 28 for his decision. Pressure within the Liberal party has increased, with dissident MPs demanding his resignation as party leader. A closed-door meeting on Parliament Hill saw MPs expressing their grievances to Trudeau, highlighting the rising discontent within the party. 

This assembly was a component of the routine caucus gatherings held during sessions of the House of Commons. The Wednesday meeting provided an opportunity for Members of Parliament to express their concerns and frustrations directly to Prime Minister Trudeau. Trudeau is under increasing pressure from members of his own party, as dissident Liberal MPs have set a deadline of October 28 for him to make a decision about his future. 

At the caucus meeting held on Wednesday, a document was introduced presenting the arguments for Trudeau's resignation. However, there was no mention of the repercussions if he does not adhere to the deadline. Sources informed Radio-Canada that 24 MPs have endorsed a request for Trudeau to resign as Liberal leader, as reported by CBC News. At the meeting, British Columbia MP Patrick Weiler submitted a document advocating for Trudeau's resignation. 

The document indicated that the Liberal party may witness a revival akin to the Democrats' post-Joe Biden decision not to seek re-election for the upcoming presidential elections. MPs were allotted a two-minute slot to speak during the three-hour meeting. Approximately 20 individuals, none of whom are cabinet ministers, have reportedly called for Trudeau to resign before the upcoming election. A number of Members of Parliament also expressed their support for the prime minister, as reported by CBC News.

 Immigration Minister Marc Miller has recognized the frustrations of certain Liberal MPs and has shown respect for those who directly voiced their concerns to Trudeau. "Essentially, this issue has been brewing for a while and it is crucial for individuals to express their thoughts." This is not a critical emergency. The CBC News reported that the Prime Minister can effectively handle the truth. The ongoing political tension in Canada has been exacerbated by the increasing friction between India and Canada.

 The relationship between India and Canada deteriorated after Trudeau claimed in the Canadian Parliament last year that he had "credible allegations" of India's involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has refuted these allegations, deeming them "absurd" and "motivated," and has accused Canada of harboring extremist and anti-India elements within their borders. Nijjar, who was identified as a terrorist by India's National Investigation Agency in 2020, was fatally shot outside a Gurdwara in Surrey in June of last year. The recent diplomatic controversy arose when Canada identified India's High Commissioner and other diplomats as "persons of interest" in the investigation into Nijjar's death.