Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation after nearly a decade in power, citing internal divisions and growing discontent within his Liberal Party. Trudeau, 53, will remain in office until the Liberal Party selects a new leader through a nationwide competitive process.
In a press conference, Trudeau stated that the country deserves a real choice in the next election, and his internal battles would hinder his ability to lead effectively. His personal unpopularity with Canadians had become a significant drag on his party’s fortunes ahead of federal elections later this year.
The president of the Liberal Party, Sachit Mehra, expressed gratitude to Trudeau for his leadership and vision, which delivered transformational progress for Canadians, including the Canada Child Benefit and national climate plan.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Trudeau’s resignation, saying “nothing has changed” and accusing the Liberal Party of trying to trick voters by replacing Trudeau with another leader.
Trudeau’s resignation comes after Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s abrupt resignation in December, citing Trudeau’s perceived failure to address US President-elect Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs on Canadian goods. Canada has since announced new security measures along its US border to mitigate the impact of potential tariffs
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