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PM Justin Trudeau In B.C. Potentially Facing Challenges As He Meets With His Caucus Amid Rising Political Pressure

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet with Liberal MPs in Nanaimo, B.C., as they plan their strategy for the upcoming election year. This gathering will be the first since MPs left Ottawa in the spring. The caucus is dealing with the aftermath of a significant byelection loss and the recent resignation of their national campaign director, compounded by the NDP’s withdrawal from the agreement that prevented an early election.

Political strategist Ginny Roth thinks the caucus should challenge Trudeau but doubts they will. Earlier demands for this meeting were delayed by Trudeau, and it seems the caucus accepted the delay.

Despite trying to focus on key issues like housing and affordability, the Liberals have not recovered in the polls. Calls for new leadership gained momentum after the Conservatives won a traditionally Liberal stronghold in Toronto. However, Trudeau remains committed to leading the party into the next election and avoided addressing caucus concerns earlier.

Trudeau has had individual conversations with MPs and attended regional meetings before this retreat. While some Liberals felt the meetings were positive, Trudeau mostly reiterated his goal of “delivering for Canadians.” Many hope that this week, he will outline a clear plan for regaining voter support. Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, a potential future leader, is also expected to advise the caucus on the economy and growth.

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