Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation as Canadian Prime Minister

• Justin Trudeau announces resignation as Canadian Prime Minister after nearly a decade in office.
• Departure follows internal party pressure and declining public support amid economic challenges.
• Liberal Party to hold a nationwide process to select Trudeau’s successor.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister after a successor is chosen, ending weeks of speculation and mounting pressure from within his own party.

In a televised address from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Trudeau stated, “I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide, competitive process,”

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While he will remain in office during the transition, Trudeau acknowledged that he is not the best option to lead the Liberals in the next election.

The announcement follows growing calls for his departure, which intensified after the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on December 16.

Freeland, a key ally and finance minister, stunned the political world with her exit, signaling deepening fractures within the Liberal Party.

Trudeau, who has served as prime minister for nearly a decade since winning office at age 43, has faced declining popularity among Canadians amid rising costs of living, policy missteps, and a series of political crises.

Once celebrated as a transformative leader, he has increasingly drawn criticism from political allies and the public alike.

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Defending his legacy, Trudeau pointed to his economic achievements, emphasizing efforts to support Canada’s middle class and reduce poverty.

However, he cited persistent internal conflicts within parliament as a significant factor in his decision, acknowledging that legislative gridlock has hindered progress for months.

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