Justin Trudeau stepped down on Monday as Canada’s prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party.
“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide, competitive process,” he said.
Trudeau called himself a “fighter” as he announced his resignation.
“Last night, I asked the president of the Liberal Party to begin that process. This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,” he said.
A poll by CBC from Monday showed that Trudeau and the Liberal Party were trailing Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party by 24.1 points.
“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. I’m excited to see the process unfold in the months ahead,” Trudeau said.
“We were elected for the third time in 2021 to strengthen the economy post-pandemic and advance Canada’s interests in a complicated world, and that is exactly the job that I – and we – will continue to do for Canadians,” he added.
After the announcement, Poilievre said that “nothing has changed” even though Trudeau resigned from the Liberal Party.
“Every Liberal MP and Leadership contender supported EVERYTHING Trudeau did for 9 years, and now they want to trick voters by swapping in another Liberal face to keep ripping off Canadians for another 4 years, just like Justin,” he said on X.
“The only way to fix what Liberals broke is a carbon tax election to elect common sense Conservatives who will bring home Canada’s promise,” he added.
Nothing has changed.
Every Liberal MP and Leadership contender supported EVERYTHING Trudeau did for 9 years, and now they want to trick voters by swapping in another Liberal face to keep ripping off Canadians for another 4 years, just like Justin.
The only way to fix what… pic.twitter.com/YnNYANTs1y
— Pierre Poilievre (@PierrePoilievre) January 6, 2025
According to the BBC, candidates who may replace Trudeau include former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, former central banker Mark Carney, and Transport Minister Anita Anand.
After Trudeau’s announcement, President-elect Donald Trump posted on Truth about Canada becoming the 51st state.
“Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned,” the president-elect said. “If Canada merged with the U.S., there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them. Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!”
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Photo “Justin Trudeau” by Justin Trudeau.
