Justin Trudeau Resigns as Prime Minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the leader of the Liberal Party and his intention to step down as Prime Minister once a successor is chosen. His decision follows mounting pressure from within his party and dismal polling, particularly after the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Trudeau has prorogued Parliament until March 24, 2025, to facilitate a leadership transition and to reset the current legislative gridlock, preventing opposition parties from triggering a non-confidence motion in the interim. This move has drawn criticism, as it marks a departure from his previous commitment not to use prorogation to evade scrutiny. While Trudeau stated that Canadians deserve a real choice in the upcoming election, opposition leaders expressed skepticism about the changes, suggesting that the resignation was merely a strategic move to protect Liberal interests. The timeline for selecting a new leader will be clarified in the coming weeks.