Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing mounting pressure from within his Liberal Party, with 24 MPs calling for him to step down as party leader by October 28. 

This demand was made during a private caucus meeting in Ottawa, reflecting the most significant internal challenge to his nearly decade-long leadership. Dissident MPs are concerned that Trudeau’s leadership is a liability, especially as recent polls show a significant decline in public support for the Liberals, who trail the Conservatives by double digits.

Trudeau's leadership has come under scrutiny following shocking by-election defeats in two traditionally safe Liberal strongholds. Critics, such as MP Wayne Long, argue that a new leader could better position the party to compete against the surging Conservatives, who currently enjoy 39% public support compared to the Liberals' 23%, according to an October Nanos Research poll. 

Despite the growing discontent, Trudeau remains defiant, reiterating his intention to lead the party in the next federal election in 2025. However, there is no formal mechanism in Canada’s political system to force him out, leaving the situation unresolved.