Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source familiar with Trudeau's thinking has said. Trudeau has been under increasing pressure to quit since Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned over a policy clash.

It was not clear whether Trudeau intended to resign only as Liberal leader or also step down as prime minister in the coming days.

He is expected to seek to remain in office in the period while the new leader is chosen by the party. That process could potentially take a minimum of four months