Reports indicate that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may announce his resignation at a press conference set for January 6. As of that date, the cryptocurrency betting platform Polymarket shows that users are giving an 80% chance Trudeau will resign by the end of the day. This potential announcement is linked to Trudeau stepping back as the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party pending the selection of a successor. The context for this move follows tensions between Trudeau and his Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, regarding tariff discussions with the incoming U.S. administration. Polymarket's activity has increased, allowing users to place political bets on various outcomes, although some point out that a few significant players could sway the odds.

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