New Delhi/Toronto:
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is probably going through the most difficult phase of his tenure. Trudeau is getting surrounded within his own home and his own party for his anti-India statements and undeclared anti-India campaign. Many leaders of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party allege that Justin Trudeau is trying to hide the government’s failure by making allegations against India.
According to the report of Canadian newspaper ‘Globe and Mail’, after political instability and isolation in the Liberal Party, it is believed that Trudeau may resign soon. Parliamentary elections are to be held in Canada this year. If Trudeau resigns, there may be a demand for elections before the scheduled time. Let us understand how spreading propaganda against India is proving costly for Justin Trudeau:-
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Voice of rebellion in Liberal Party
In the last few years, the voice of rebellion has increased in Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party. Many high profile MPs of the party, including Sian Casey and Ken Macdonald, have publicly expressed their opinion against Justin Trudeau. These MPs have termed the statements and decisions of their Prime Minister as wrong. Questions have been raised on his leadership. The party is putting pressure on Trudeau to leave the post of PM. According to some international reports, at least 20 MPs of the Liberal Party have signed a petition demanding the resignation of Justin Trudeau from the post of Prime Minister.
Pressure increased due to resignation of Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland
The political crisis in the Trudeau government can be gauged from the fact that Deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland had resigned in December 2024. He had raised questions regarding the economic policy of the Trudeau government. Cristia said that Trudeau had asked him to leave the post of Finance Minister and take charge of another ministry.
In his resignation letter, Freeland strongly criticized Trudeau and his ‘expensive political tactics’. Since Freeland’s resignation, Trudeau has been missing from media briefings or any such public event. It is believed that Trudeau has taken this step to avoid questions. He is spending most of the time in his resort.
Trudeau gave a vague answer to Freeland’s allegations
In response to Freeland’s allegations, Trudeau said in December, “Like most families, sometimes we have fights during the holidays. But of course, like most families, we find a way to make up.” Trudeau had said, “You know, I love this country. I love this Liberal Party deeply. Love you guys.”
National Caucus meeting on Wednesday
Amidst the political crisis, the National Caucus meeting of the Liberal Party is going to be held in Toronto, the capital of Canada on Wednesday. It is being said that Trudeau may have to face rebellion in this meeting. It is possible that Trudeau may submit his resignation before this meeting.
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Canada Parliament proceedings will begin on January 27
Apart from internal turmoil, the Liberal Party faced defeat in two recent by-elections. Key allies like New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh have decided to again bring a no-confidence motion against PM Trudeau. Currently there is winter vacation in the Parliament of Canada. The Canadian Parliament will resume its proceedings on January 27.
Who has how many seats in Canada?
There are 338 seats in the House of Commons (Lok Sabha), the Parliament of Canada. The consensus figure is 170. Liberal Party has 153 MPs. Last year, pro-Khalistani Canadian Sikh MP Jagmeet Singh’s New Democratic Party (NDP) withdrew the support of 25 of its MPs from the Trudeau government.
from ndp Due to the break of the alliance, the Trudeau government was reduced to minority. However, in the floor test held on October 1, Trudeau’s Liberal Party got the support of another party. Trudeau’s opposition Conservative Party has 120 seats.
Why are people angry with Trudeau in Canada?
-Resentment against the Trudeau government is increasing among the people of Canada. The biggest reason for this resentment is economic instability and rising inflation. The cost of food and living is increasing here.
Along with this, fundamentalist forces have increased in Canada for some time. People are also troubled by Khalistani attacks and activities.
Trudeau is facing political challenges due to the increasing number of immigrants and the situation created after Covid-19.
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Who can be Trudeau’s replacement in the Liberal Party?
Many meetings are held in the Liberal Party to elect the top leader. There are many processes. This takes several months. According to several media reports, if Trudeau resigns, the main challenge for the Liberal Party will be to find a leader with mass appeal. According to media reports, there are many names in the Liberal Party like Foreign Minister Melanie Jolie, Dominic Leblanc, Mark Kani who can replace Trudeau.
Trudeau became PM for the first time in 2015
Let us tell you that Justin Trudeau, the elder son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, became the Chief of the Liberal Party in 2013. He took oath as Prime Minister for the first time in 2015. Trudeau is claiming the post of Prime Minister for the fourth time. However, in the last 100 years in Canada, no Prime Minister has won elections four times in a row.
Trudeau’s performance in the last 3 elections?
In the 2015 elections in Canada, Trudeau’s Liberal Party got 184 seats. In the elections held in 2019, the number of seats reduced to 157. Elections were last held in 2021. In this, Trudeau’s party got 158 seats. At present Trudeau’s party has 153 MPs.
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What is survey called?
Trudeau’s political problems came to light when the opposition Conservative Party led by Pierre Poilievre was seen getting a good lead in the survey. Poilievre has taken advantage of economic disappointments by rejecting Trudeau’s carbon tax and talking about ending Canada’s housing crisis.
According to a survey conducted in October last year, if elections are held in Canada, the Conservative Party may get majority, because the public is troubled by rising inflation. In an Ipsos survey, only 28% of Canadians said that Trudeau should contest re-election. At the same time, according to Angus Reid Institute, Trudeau’s approval rating has fallen to 30%. On the other hand, the number of people who dislike him has reached 65%.
Did the anti-India campaign really prove costly for Trudeau?
Many political experts believe that campaigning against India has proved costly for Trudeau. Tension between New Delhi and Ottawa has been increasing since allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in September 2023. Nijjar was shot outside a Sikh temple in Canada. Trudeau had accused this in India. However, India had completely rejected these allegations calling them absurd. Trudeau had spread propaganda that India sponsors criminal activities. His claim has been strongly criticized domestically and internationally.
After this, Canada tried to interrogate Indian officials in the Nijjar case. Expressing strong objection to this, India had expelled 6 Canadian diplomats. India had also recalled its ambassador to Ottawa.
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Critics argue that these allegations are an attempt to attract a section of the Khalistani Sikh vote base in Canada. Some people consider this step politically motivated. However, this strategy of Trudeau seems to be backfiring.
There were difficulties in personal life also
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has faced difficulties not only in political life but also in personal life. They got divorced in August 2023. Trudeau and Sophie got divorced after ending their 18-year marriage. Both had signed a legal separation agreement. Justin and Sophie were married in May 2005. He has 3 children.
Trudeau is the second Prime Minister in Canada to separate from his wife while holding the post of PM. Before him, his father and former PM Pierre Trudeau had separated from his wife Margaret in 1979 and the couple got divorced in 1984.
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