Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was once the fresh face of the Liberal party there, winning three elections on center-left platforms despite a string of scandals. His popularity faded slowly, then suddenly: in recent months the bottom has fallen out in his polling,

The longer Mr Trudeau waits to address his party and the country, the more he risks provoking a Liberal rebellion. Read more at straitstimes.com.

At least Canada’s constitution makes for a quick departure once the support of Parliament is lost.