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Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader: Canadians, leaders react after the prime minister's historic news conference


Published on 2025-01-06 17:40:48 - Yahoo
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  • With Parliament prorogued, the Liberals will begin the process of finding a new leader as support for Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives grows

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the leader of Canada's Liberal Party, marking the end of his tenure as Prime Minister after nearly a decade in office. This announcement came during a historic news conference where Trudeau reflected on his time in office, highlighting achievements like the Canada Child Benefit, the fight against climate change, and efforts towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Trudeau's decision to step down has elicited a range of reactions from Canadian leaders across the political spectrum. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre expressed respect for Trudeau's service despite their political differences, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh acknowledged Trudeau's contributions to progressive policies. The resignation sets the stage for a leadership race within the Liberal Party, with Trudeau stating he will remain in his role until a new leader is chosen, expected sometime in the summer of 2024.

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