If Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces he will step down when Liberals meet for a special caucus meeting this coming week, it could trigger another cabinet shuffle, say senior Liberal sources.
A top Liberal told The Hill Times that only two people, including Prime Minister Trudeau (Papineau, Que.), are aware of whether he intends to stay or leave. When asked if the second person is the PMO’s chief of staff Katie Telford, the top Liberal responded, “That’s a fair assumption.”
It is not uncommon for incumbent prime ministers to keep their exit plans confidential until the last minute to maintain control of the government and the narrative. Once this information becomes public, they lose control of the government immediately.
