{"id":44676,"date":"2025-01-06T18:02:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T18:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/poilievres-pm-odds-on-polymarket-surge-to-93-after-justin-trudeaus-resignation\/"},"modified":"2025-01-06T18:02:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T18:02:58","slug":"poilievres-pm-odds-on-polymarket-surge-to-93-after-justin-trudeaus-resignation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/poilievres-pm-odds-on-polymarket-surge-to-93-after-justin-trudeaus-resignation\/","title":{"rendered":"Poilievre&#8217;s PM odds on Polymarket surge to 93% after Justin Trudeau\u2019s resignation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"post-article-image  -mt-24  mb-8  lg:-mt-32  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/03\/1644925464074-f3c9ead9-9ab4-4aac-b974-9eecf9aa6569-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/03\/1644925464074-f3c9ead9-9ab4-4aac-b974-9eecf9aa6569-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/03\/1644925464074-f3c9ead9-9ab4-4aac-b974-9eecf9aa6569-smartcrop-750x375.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/03\/1644925464074-f3c9ead9-9ab4-4aac-b974-9eecf9aa6569-smartcrop-363x181.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                    <\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Polymarket gives Poilievre an 87% chance of succeeding Justin Trudeau as Canada\u2019s PM.<\/li>\n<li>Trudeau has announced his resignation, citing internal struggles; parliament prorogued till March 24.<\/li>\n<li>Poilievre\u2019s anti-CBDC stance boosts popularity, pushing for crypto and cash freedom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a dramatic shift in Canadian politics, the odds of Pierre Poilievre becoming the country\u2019s next prime minister soared to 93% on the Polymarket prediction platform, before slightly dropping to 87% at press time.<\/p>\n<p>This surge follows the <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/world\/live-news\/canada-justin-trudeau-resignation-01-06-25\/index.html\">announcement<\/a> by Justin Trudeau, Canada\u2019s prime minister for nearly a decade, that he will step down as leader of the Liberal Party and resign as prime minister, leaving office once a new party leader is chosen.<\/p>\n<h2>Justin Trudeau resignation<\/h2>\n<p>Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6, 2025, outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, citing internal party struggles and a desire for Canadians to have a clear choice in the upcoming election. While he will remain in a caretaker role until a new Liberal leader is selected, Trudeau acknowledged the challenges his government faced, including criticism of his cabinet and prolonged parliamentary gridlock.<\/p>\n<p>The House of Commons will be prorogued until March 24, allowing time for the Liberal Party to elect a new leader.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his time in office, Trudeau highlighted key achievements such as supporting Ukraine, managing the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing climate change, and preparing the economy for future challenges. However, he expressed regret over his failure to reform Canada\u2019s electoral system, which he believes would have allowed voters to rank multiple preferences on a single ballot.<\/p>\n<h2>Will Pierre Poilievre succeed Justin Trudeau as the next Canadian PM?<\/h2>\n<p>The top three contenders for the Canada PM post are Pierre Poilievre, Chrystia Freeland, and Jagmeet Singh.<\/p>\n<p>However, Pierre Poilievre, The Conservative Party leader, is emerging as the most probable choice. His policies emphasize preserving Canadians\u2019 financial privacy and freedom by opposing the creation of a government-controlled digital currency.<\/p>\n<p>Poilievre, known for his staunch opposition to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and advocacy for cash and <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/tag\/cryptocurrency\/\">cryptocurrency<\/a> freedoms, has gained significant traction among voters.<\/p>\n<p>Poilievre\u2019s advocacy for cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation has garnered attention, with the Conservative leader expected to position Canada as a potential global hub for digital assets.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/polymarket.com\/event\/next-prime-minster-of-canada?tid=1736179629593\">Polymarket prediction<\/a>, based on a contract titled \u201cNext Prime Minister of Canada,\u201d also reflects growing confidence in Poilievre\u2019s chances.<\/p>\n<p>The Polymarket contract has seen a trading volume exceeding $391,400, underscoring widespread interest in Canada\u2019s political future.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-source=\"CoinJournal\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-260025\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Next-Prime-Minister-of-Canadian.png\" alt=\"Poilievre's PM odds on Polymarket surge to 93% after Justin Trudeau\u2019s resignation\" width=\"1426\" height=\"786\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As Canada braces for a political transition, Polymarket\u2019s data highlights the electorate\u2019s shifting priorities. Poilievre\u2019s rising popularity underscores a growing appetite for change, as voters consider his vision for the nation\u2019s economic and technological future.<\/p>\n<p>With the next federal election required to occur before October 2025, the political landscape is poised for significant transformation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/poilievres-pm-odds-on-polymarket-surge-to-93-after-justin-trudeaus-resignation\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) Polymarket gives Poilievre an 87% chance of succeeding Justin Trudeau as Canada\u2019s PM. Trudeau has announced his resignation, citing internal struggles; parliament prorogued till March 24. Poilievre\u2019s anti-CBDC stance boosts popularity, pushing for crypto and cash freedom. 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