Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is expected to reveal his political future following increasing pressure for him to step down.

TORONTO (AP) — Amid mounting pressure to step down, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to make an announcement regarding his political future this week.

Trudeau, whose popularity has significantly dropped due to issues such as rising food and housing costs, has remained largely silent in recent weeks. This follows the unexpected resignation of his finance minister on December 16. After the holiday break, the prime minister has returned to Ottawa.

“His extended silence after this political turmoil speaks volumes about the fragility of his position,” said Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal.

With all three opposition parties now supporting a vote to oust Trudeau’s minority government, the threat of an immediate challenge is currently tempered by Parliament's suspension. However, increasing calls from within his own party for his resignation are making his position increasingly precarious.

There is no immediate mechanism to force Trudeau out of office, but if he remains in power until Parliament reconvenes later this month, a no-confidence vote could result in the Liberal Party being ousted, triggering an election likely to favor the Conservative Party.

Once celebrated for reviving Canada's liberal ideals upon his 2015 election, the 53-year-old prime minister has seen his popularity plummet in recent years. This political crisis comes at a challenging time for Canada.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods unless Canada addresses what he claims is an influx of migrants and drugs entering the U.S., despite the fact that the flow from Canada is significantly smaller than that from Mexico.

Trudeau is scheduled to take part virtually in a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations on Monday.

Should Trudeau step down as leader, the Liberals might delay the return of Parliament to allow time for selecting a new leader.

The Liberal Party, lacking a majority in Parliament, has long relied on the support of the NDP to pass legislation and stay in power. However, that support has now evaporated. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has made it clear that his party will vote to bring down the government, with other opposition parties echoing the same stance.