Trudeau Rides Out Criticism From Anxious Liberal Lawmakers

  • Unpopular prime minister receives ‘blunt’ feedback from caucus
  • Still little sign his position atop party is in real danger
Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister.Photographer: David Kawai/Bloomberg
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got an earful Wednesday from some members of his own party worried about his leadership, but it appears unlikely he’s facing enough dissent to force him to step down.

A smiling Trudeau emerged from his weekly caucus meeting with a declaration that “the Liberal Party is strong and united,” but didn’t stop to talk further to reporters.