The funeral rites for Justin Trudeau’s political career could begin Monday but it is left to the Liberal party and the country to wear sackcloth and ashes, not in mourning but in penitence. We all have a lot to be sorrowful about.

The prime minister has had three weeks since Chrystia Freeland resigned as finance minister to “reflect.” If speculation is correct, he may well announce plans to resign this week, possibly as early as Monday. Or will he prorogue Parliament? And if so will it be allowed? Will there be a court challenge? Will he remain as interim leader while a replacement is found? Will the opposition parties who have vowed to bring him down ever get a chance to put forward a non-confidence motion? Does any interim leader have a mandate to continue? Do the people get a voice?