PM Trudeau doesn't think his leadership is in danger, as ministers voice confidence in him a day before key Liberal meeting
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn't think his leadership is in danger, one day before a highly anticipated Liberal caucus meeting where his future at the helm of the Liberal party is expected to be up for discussion.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he doesn't think his leadership is in danger, one day before a highly anticipated Liberal caucus meeting where his future at the helm of the Liberal party is expected to be up for discussion.
Asked directly on his way into Tuesday's cabinet meeting whether he was worried about his fate, Trudeau offered a quick "no," and kept walking.
Around an hour later, ministers started trickling into the room, telling reporters that they still have his back.
"I absolutely support the prime minister," said Justice Minister Arif Virani.
"The entire cabinet, and myself for sure, are 100 per cent behind the prime minister, who's led this country through difficult times in the past few years," said Canadian Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge. "I think it's time for caucus and for us all to really think about Canadians... It's also a good time for us to get ready for the next election."
Housing Minister Sean Fraser also voiced support.
"I'm a member of his cabinet. Obviously, we support him. I think the work that we're trying to do to help Canadians is really the main focus right now," he said.
