Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source familiar with Trudeau's thinking has said. Trudeau has been under increasing pressure to quit since Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned over a policy clash.

He is expected to seek to remain in office in the period while the new leader is chosen by the party. That process could potentially take a minimum of four months

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as the Liberal Party Leader as early as Monday (Jan 6), reports suggest. Citing three sources, The Globe and Mail reported on Sunday (Jan 5) that the embattled Canadian leader will announce his plans to leave the party leadership before a key national caucus meeting on Wednesday (Jan 8).