Justin Trudeau Resigns as Liberal Leader After 9 Years, To Stay PM Until Successor Chosen

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:17pm on 06 Jan 2025,Monday International

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resigned as the Liberal Party leader after 9 years, following mounting internal pressure. Despite stepping down, Trudeau, 53, will remain in office until a successor is chosen. Trudeau's resignation comes as polls predict a significant Conservative victory in the upcoming October election. Initially celebrated for restoring Canada's liberal identity in 2015, Trudeau's popularity has waned due to voter dissatisfaction over rising costs of food, housing, and immigration. Trudeau, the son of former PM Pierre Trudeau, leaves behind a political legacy shaped by both progress and growing challenges.

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