Trudeau says he's staying on, despite demands from upset MPs

Asked whether he plans to stay on as Liberal leader, Trudeau simply said 'yes'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed he plans to stay put as Liberal leader past the deadline of next Monday given to him by around two dozen of own his caucus members, asking him to heed their call to step aside. 

Trudeau was provided that date in a letter read aloud to him during Wednesday’s closed-door caucus meeting, which sources described as an airing of long-simmering grievances about the party’s troubles, leading to 30 Liberal members of Parliament calling on Trudeau to step down.