With Parliament prorogued, the Liberals will begin the process of finding a new leader as support for Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives grows
The development comes a month after Canada's deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned suddenly from Trudeau's cabinet.
Justin Trudeau's leadership has faced significant challenges in the wake of the COVID crisis, leading to a loss of confidence among Canadians from various backgrounds.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to step down as Liberal Party leader after nearly a decade of implementing radical
This country deserves a real choice in the next election,” Mr Trudeau said. “It has become clear to me that if I am having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election.” He joins a growing list of progressive leaders done in by their failure to address the anxieties of ordinary voters,
Canada's Justin Trudeau says he will resign as prime minister once his ruling Liberal party picks its next leader. One of the few Canadian leaders to win three consecutive terms in office, Trudeau’s popularity started dipping two years ago over high prices and a housing
The Canadian Prime Minister announced his resignation Monday, pending an internal party election to replace him
The prime minister of Canada will step-down in March as the country's leader and head of the Liberal Party, he announced Monday.
Longtime premier says decision 'due to internal battles' amid coalition crisis; to be replaced as PM when Liberal Party chooses successor
Trudeau is to step down as Liberal leader amid growing disapproval in his party and tariff threats from Donald Trump — paving the way for a new prime minister.