The Liberal Party has yet to announce a timeline for selecting Trudeau’s replacement

Canada PM Justin Trudeau resignation latest news today: Justin Trudeau, Canada’s embattled prime minister, announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party after nine years at the helm. Trudeau, who has faced mounting pressure from within his party and diminishing public support, will continue as prime minister until a successor is chosen.

 "...I intend to resign as party leader, as Prime Minister after the party selects its next leader...Last night I asked the president of the Liberal Party to start that process..," said Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.   

He further said, "...I am a fighter. Every bone in my body has always told me to fight because I care deeply about Canadians, I care deeply about this country and I will always he motivated by what is in the best interest of Canadians. The fact is despite best efforts to work through it, Parliament has been paralysed for months after what has been the longest session of a minority Parliament in Canadian history.”

“That's why this morning, I advised the Governor General that we need a new session of Parliament. She has granted this request and the House will now be prorogued until March 24. Over the holidays, I have also had a chance to reflect and to have long talks with my family about our future. Throughout the course of my career, any success I have personally achieved has been because of their support, their encouragement. So, last night over dinner I told my kids about the decision that I am sharing with you today. I intend to resign as party leader, as Prime Minister after the party selects its next leader...,” he added.
 

“Last night I asked the president of the Liberal Party to begin that process. This country deserves a real choice in the next election and it has become clear to me that I am having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,” he concluded.

The resignation comes as the Liberals face bleak prospects in the next federal election, expected in late October. Recent polls show the party trailing significantly behind the Conservatives, raising concerns over its ability to hold on to power.

Trudeau’s Stint as Canada PM!

Trudeau rose to prominence in 2015, ushering in an era of progressive policies and reversing nearly a decade of Conservative governance. His early tenure was marked by widespread optimism, but recent years have seen his popularity wane. Critics point to rising living costs, including food and housing, as well as growing discontent over Canada’s immigration policies, as key factors behind his declining approval ratings.

As the son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Justin Trudeau has been a central figure in Canadian politics. While his decision to step down marks the end of an era, it also opens a period of uncertainty for the Liberal Party, which must now navigate leadership changes and prepare for a challenging election.

The Liberal Party has yet to announce a timeline for selecting Trudeau’s replacement, leaving Canada’s political landscape in flux as it heads into an election season with potentially significant implications for the country’s future.

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