Canadian Prime Minister, Trudeau, serves notice of resignation, citing internal party struggles

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his decision to step down after leading the country for nine years.

Facing mounting pressure from within his Liberal Party, Trudeau stated he will remain in office until a new leader is chosen.

Parliament will be prorogued until 24 March.

“This country deserves a real choice in the next election,” Trudeau said during a Monday press conference.

“It has become clear to me that if I’m fighting internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election.”

Trudeau’s declining popularity with Canadians has weighed heavily on the Liberal Party ahead of federal elections later this year, according to the BBC.

Speaking in Ottawa, Trudeau shared the personal weight of his decision. “Last night, over dinner, I told my kids about the decision that I’m sharing with you today,” he said.

“I intend to resign as party leader and prime minister after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide process.”

Liberal Party President Sachit Mehra announced plans to convene the board of directors this week to begin selecting Trudeau’s successor.

He praised Trudeau’s leadership, stating, “Liberals across the country are immensely grateful to Justin Trudeau for more than a decade of leadership to our party and the country.”

Mehra cited Trudeau’s achievements, including the Canada Child Benefit and expanded dental and pharmacare programs, as hallmarks of his transformational vision for Canadians.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, however, dismissed the impact of Trudeau’s resignation, saying, “Every Liberal MP and leadership contender supported EVERYTHING Trudeau did for 9 years. Now they want to trick voters by swapping in another Liberal face to keep ripping off Canadians for another 4 years.”

Trudeau’s resignation followed increasing unrest within his party, particularly after Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned abruptly in December.

In a public letter, Freeland criticized Trudeau’s response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats on Canadian goods and called for stronger measures to address the “grave challenge” posed by Trump’s proposals.

Trump has vowed to impose a 25% tax on Canadian imports unless Canada enhances security along their shared border—a policy experts warn
could significantly harm Canada’s economy.

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