Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Canada’s prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party after nine years in power.
His decision follows a turbulent period marked by the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, internal party dissent, and plummeting public support.
Trudeau will remain in office until a successor is chosen, with speculation of a potential snap election ahead of the scheduled October vote. Recent polls indicate his Liberal Party trails significantly behind the Conservatives, with only 26% of Canadians supporting him as their preferred leader.
Trudeau, who rose to prominence in 2015 with promises of progressive policies and climate action, has faced multiple scandals during his tenure. Challenges such as rising living costs and U.S. tariff threats under President-elect Donald Trump have further eroded his support.
His departure marks the end of an era as Canada prepares for new leadership amid economic and political uncertainty.
