Liberal MP Chahal urges Trudeau to stop ‘needless reflection’ and resign, accusing ‘cabal’ around Trudeau of a ‘reckless strategy’ of ‘mutual political destruction’

In a letter to the Liberal Party president, Alberta Liberal MP George Chahal calls for an urgent leadership election to name a new leader.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Dec. 17 at the Liberal caucus Christmas dinner, informed MPs during a closed-door meeting on Dec. 16 that he would reflect on his future political plans. Since then, he has been consulting with his confidants, but has yet to announce publicly whether he intends to stay or step down.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA

December 27, 2024

Alberta Liberal MP George Chahal has sent a letter to his 152 caucus colleagues urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign immediately, and a second letter to the party president, calling for leadership planning to begin.

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