Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party on Monday, sparking a contest to replace him as prime minister. Trudeau stated that he intends to step down as party leader and prime minister after the party selects its next leader through a competitive process. The decision comes amid growing calls for his resignation from within his own party, as the Liberals have been trailing behind the opposition Conservative Party in opinion polls. Trudeau has faced criticism over his handling of President-elect Donald Trump, with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland resigning last month over concerns about the government’s approach to Trump’s planned tariff increases on Canadian goods. Trudeau’s popularity has been declining, with many Canadians blaming him for the country’s high inflation rate and political chaos. The Liberals currently hold 153 seats in the House of Commons, and elections are set to be held by late October. Recent polls have shown a decline in support for the party, with voter support for the Liberals at an all-time low of 16%. Trudeau’s resignation marks the beginning of a new chapter in Canadian politics, as the country prepares to select a new leader to guide them through these challenging times.
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Justin Trudeau, embattled Canadian Prime Minister, to resign as party leader
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