The Liberal Party will hold a leadership race to replace Trudeau. His successor will inherit a daunting list of challenges.

Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Liberal Party leader. He will remain as Canadian prime minister until the party has chosen a successor.It’s the end of a nine-year stint in office, as pressure grew from within his Liberal Party which is trailing significantly behind the opposition Conservatives in the polls.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing his resignation, telling the media that “internal battles” mean he “cannot be the best option” in the next election.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre issued the following statement following Justin Trudeau’s resignation as Liberal leader. The prime minister has asked the Governor General to prorogue Parliament so a new Liberal leader can be chosen. Watch the video or read the full text of Poilievre’s statement:

Under growing pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year stretch as leader.

Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as the prime minister of Canada and suspended parliament while his party appoints a new leader.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks to reporters, announcing he intends to step down as Liberal Party leader, but he will stay on in his post until a replacement has been chosen, from his Rideau Cottage residence in Ottawa,

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Prime Minister of Canada on January 6, 2024, citing internal battles and declining popularity linked to his diplomatic issues with India over the Khalistan issue and Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing.