Justin Trudeau, abandoned by allies, besieged on all sides, is still, as of this writing, both the leader of the Liberal Party and the prime minister of Canada. But when pundits and political insiders gather in the smoky backrooms (ed note: do vapes emit smoke?) of Ottawa and Toronto this Christmas season they will all be asking each other one question: Who is going to take his job?
In the long term, the answer is still likely Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader who holds a commanding lead in national polls. But if Trudeau does step down, a Liberal will have to take his place, at least temporarily.
