Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s annual Christmas message — released at a time when he's facing his own political uncertainty — encourages Canadians to give thanks for "all that is good in the world" and check in on those who have not had an easy time this year.

There is no mechanism for Trudeau's party to force him out in the short-term. He could resign, or his party could be forced from power by a “no confidence” vote in Parliament that would trigger an election that would very likely favor the opposing Conservative Party.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered his annual Christmas message on Wednesday (December 25). “It’s a moment to put our phones down, to put our politics aside – even when that one cousin makes it really hard – and to focus on what matters,

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau struck a conciliatory and hopeful tone in his annual Christmas message as he faces growing calls to resign and questions about his leadership future.

In the nearly two-minute video, Trudeau thanks first responders and asks Canadians to check in on those who “have not had an easy time this year.”