Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Resigns

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Resigns

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, stating he will step down as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister once a new leader is chosen. After nine years as prime minister and 11 years leading the Liberals, Trudeau cited parliamentary paralysis and internal party struggles as reasons for his decision.

His tenure, marked by early progressive successes, faced mounting challenges in recent years, including economic discontent, declining polls, and high-profile resignations such as former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Trudeau’s resignation comes ahead of an election he was widely expected to lose to Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives, who currently hold a significant lead in the polls. Trudeau criticized Poilievre’s vision for Canada while defending his own legacy.

The Liberal Party will now focus on selecting a new leader, with potential contenders including Mark Carney, Mélanie Joly, and Freeland.