Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party, citing declining poll numbers and internal party pressures. While he will remain as Prime Minister until a replacement is chosen, Trudeau acknowledged the need for a fresh leader to face the upcoming election. This decision comes after a period of declining popularity due to economic concerns and high housing costs, and heightened calls for his resignation from within his own party.
that hedown as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement.
“I intend to resign as party leader as prime minister after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide competitive process,” Trudeau said. “This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election.”
But his popularity started dipping two years ago amid public anger over high prices and a housing shortage, and his fortunes never recovered. Parliament was due to resume on January 27 and opposition parties had vowed to bring down the government as soon as they could, most likely at the end of March. But if parliament does not return until March 24, the earliest they could present a non-confidence motion would be some time in May.
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