A source says embattled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not expected to announce a decision on his future over the Christmas holidays.

In 2017, Mr. Trudeau came under pressure to stand up to Donald J. Trump, the newly elected U.S. president. As Mr. Trump restricted immigration, Mr. Trudeau restated Canada’s openness to asylum seekers, proclaiming, “ Diversity is our strength .”

Former Howard government minister Peter McGauran believes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is “on his way out”.

However, the sudden resignation of his closest political ally and its disastrous fallout has not had a major impact on how Canadians intended to vote during the next election.