Liberal MP endorses 'robust caucus discussion' about whether Trudeau should still lead the party

Amid mounting pressure from within the Liberal caucus for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to consider stepping down as party leader, Liberal MP Anthony Housefather says there should be 'robust' conversations on the topic.

Amid mounting pressure from within the Liberal caucus for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to consider stepping down as party leader, Liberal MP Anthony Housefather says there should be “robust” conversations on the topic.

When asked directly during an interview on CTV News Channel’s Power Play whether he supports Trudeau’s continued leadership of the party, Housefather wouldn’t say.

“I support whoever is leader of my party at all times,” he told host Vassy Kapelos. “But that doesn't mean there shouldn't be a robust caucus discussion about who the best person to lead us in the next election is.”

“And that discussion should happen in caucus,” he added. “It shouldn't happen in the media.”

But when pressed on whether he has taken part in said discussions, Housefather wouldn’t directly say.

“I certainly hope the entire caucus and the prime minister are part of that discussion,” he said. “It's discussions that are ongoing, and should happen in every party, at all times.”

“Every party wants to win the next election, and you've got to talk about what is the best way for us to win the next election, the best way for us to do well, the best way for us to respond to Canadians, and I think that should happen within caucus, and that's where I intend to have those discussions,” Housefather added.