Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (53) is about to resign, according to media reports.

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The winds of change may be sweeping through Canada as whispers grow louder about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s potential resignation. Reports from prominent outlets like The Globe and Mail and Toronto Starsuggest Trudeau could make an announcement within the next 24 hours, leaving Canadians and political observers on edge. For now, Trudeau’s office has chosen to stay silent, offering no comment on the swirling speculation.

Insiders within Trudeau’s Liberal Party say the Prime Minister is expected to step down as party leader before the next caucus meeting. What remains uncertain is whether he’ll also resign as Prime Minister or continue leading the government until the party elects his successor. The unanswered questions have fueled a whirlwind of political debate, adding a layer of tension to an already uncertain moment.

Trudeau’s political star, once shining brightly, has dimmed significantly in recent months. His government narrowly dodged several no-confidence votes, and a December cabinet shuffle—meant to breathe new life into his administration—did little to arrest the decline. His leadership, once synonymous with hope and progressive ideals, now faces mounting challenges from both within and outside his party.

Trump and Trudeau at an earlier meeting in 2019.

This potential turning point in Canada’s leadership comes at a delicate time, especially with political shifts brewing south of the border. Trudeau’s relationship with Donald Trump during the former U.S. President’s tenure was marked by friction, from tariff disputes to public barbs. Trump’s recent comments, calling Trudeau the “governor” of Canada and jokingly suggesting the country should become America’s 51st state, underscore the strained dynamic. Even a recent meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate failed to thaw their frosty relationship.

Trudeau’s journey from a “liberal luminary” to a leader grappling with waning support has been a dramatic arc. First elected in 2015, he brought his party to two more victories in 2019 and 2021. Yet now, polls show him trailing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre by a daunting 20 points—a sign that Trudeau’s once-firm grip on Canadian politics may be slipping.

If the rumors are true, Justin Trudeau’s departure would mark the end of an era for a leader who once captivated Canadians and the world with his optimism and charisma. But for now, the nation waits, holding its breath, as Trudeau’s next move could redefine Canada’s political landscape.