Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after nearly a decade in power, citing internal battles and rising voter dissatisfaction. He plans to remain as prime minister until a new Liberal Party leader is chosen.
Canada ’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power, bowing to rising discontent over his leadership and growing turmoil within his government signaled by the abrupt departure of his finance minister. Trudeau , the latest incumbent to be driven out by rising voter dissatisfaction worldwide, said it became clear to him that he cannot “be the leader during the next elections due to internal battles.
” He planned to stay on as prime minister until a new leader of the Liberal Party is chosen. “I don’t easily back down faced with a fight, especially a very important one for our party and the country. But I do this job because the interests of Canadians and the well being of democracy” are “something that I hold dear,” said Trudeau, who was initially teary-eyed at the announcement outside his official residence. He said Parliament, which had been due to resume Jan. 27, would be suspended until March 24. The timing will allow for a Liberal Party leadership race. All three main opposition parties have said they plan to topple the Liberal Party in a no-confidence vote when Parliament resumes, so a spring election after the Liberals pick a new leader was almost assured. “The Liberal Party of Canada is an important institution in the history of our great country and democracy. A new prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party will carry its values and ideals into that next election,” Trudeau said. “I am excited to see that process unfold in the months ahead.” Trudeau came to power in 2015 after 10 years of Conservative Party rule and was initially hailed for returning the country to its liberal pas
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