Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces mounting pressure from within the Liberal Party, with several MPs calling for his resignation amid rising party tensions. Discontent has intensified following recent byelection losses, including those in safe ridings like Toronto–St. Paul’s and Montreal. In line with constituent concerns, Charlottetown-based liberal MP Sean Casey has openly called on Trudeau to resign. Speaking to CBC's Power & Politics, Casey voiced dissatisfaction with Trudeau's leadership, saying that "people have had enough" and that a change is necessary. "They've tuned him out, and they want him to go," he said, underscoring his agreement with this viewpoint.
A rising segment within the party is shown by the endorsement of new leadership expressed by MPs Wayne Long and Alexandra Mendès. There are rumors that perhaps twenty Liberal members of parliament want to formally ask for Trudeau's resignation at a forthcoming caucus gathering. These members of parliament plan to express their displeasure with Trudeau openly, highlighting the belief that a change in leadership is necessary prior to the next federal election in 2025.
The call for reform intensified when Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the New Democratic Party, abruptly stopped endorsing the Liberals, ending the confidence-and-supply arrangement that had been in place since 2022. Singh's choice has made Trudeau's situation much more difficult, as the agreement gave him stability by guaranteeing the NDP's support through 2025. The Liberals are now exposed as a result of Singh's departure, and it is unclear how the party will sustain its support base in the face of increased Conservative support.
The Conservative advantage over the Liberals is almost twenty points, according to CBC's Poll Tracker, underscoring the need for the party to reorganize. Now, ahead of the election in October 2025, liberal MPs must rebuild voter confidence. Both the Liberals and the NDP are losing support according to polls, which increases the need to plan ahead and enhance campaign message to offset the Conservative lead. Liberal MPs are forced to assess their stance as doubts about Trudeau's leadership grow, as the party's future is still in doubt if he doesn't resign.