Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he thinks about quitting his ‘crazy job’ every day

Canada’s prime minister says he often thinks about quitting his “crazy job” but plans to stay in office until the next election.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing growing doubts about his political future as polls suggest he is increasingly unpopular with Canadians.

In an interview with Radio-Canada, Trudeau also spoke about the personal sacrifices his job has taken.

Canada’s next general election must be held by October 2025.

Opinion polls in recent months have shown that Canadians are increasingly dissatisfied with their government, driven by dissatisfaction with issues such as housing prices and the cost of living. The ruling Liberal Party often has a double-digit lead over the main opposition Conservative Party.

Concerns that the “Trudeau brand” would weigh on the Liberal Party’s fortunes have led to speculation in political circles that Trudeau is aiming to leave, with even some allies saying he might be looking to leave. It suggests that the time has come to leave.

“I feel like quitting every day. It’s a crazy job that I’m doing at personal sacrifice,” said the leader, who has been president since 2015. “Of course it’s very difficult. It’s very boring at times,” he said.

Last year, he and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, announced they were separating. they have three children.

Mr. Trudeau came to power with an impressive majority in the election, ending nearly a decade of Conservative Party rule in Canada. However, support for the Liberal Party declined in the next two elections.

His minority government currently has a so-called “supply and confidence” agreement with the New Democratic Party, with the left-wing party backing the Liberals in key parliamentary votes.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 52, said Friday he entered politics “not because it would make me popular, not for personal reasons. Because I want to serve and I know I have something to offer.” .

“The choices Canadians will make in the election in a year’s time will be very fundamental.”

In a high-stakes fight, some state premiers and the federal Conservative Party are calling for a halt to plans to increase the federal carbon tax, one of the government’s key climate change initiatives, due to come into force next month.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Radio-Canada he plans to stay the course, arguing that for most Canadians, the tax increases will be offset by rebates.

“In politics these days, it’s very easy to attack taxes and specific policies,” he said.