Justin Trudeau expected to step down as leader of the Liberal Party

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party on January 6, according to The Globe and Mail, citing three sources. Although the exact time of the announcement isn`t confirmed, it`s expected to happen before a key national caucus meeting. It is unclear if Trudeau will leave immediately or stay on as prime minister until a new leader is chosen. Trudeau became Liberal leader in 2013 when the party was in trouble, having dropped to third place in the House of Commons. His resignation would leave the party without a permanent leader at a time when polls show the Liberals would lose badly to the Conservatives in an election.