Canada PM expected to quit after losing support within own party after snowballing leadership crisis

Justin Trudeau is due to hold a press conference to begin shortly at 10.45am local time (1545 GMT).

The Canadian prime minister is expected to speak about his political future from Rideau Cottage, his temporary residence.

This would have the advantage of delaying any motion of no-confidence, but it could further anger Liberal legislators, especially if Trudeau were still prime minister.