Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he will resign as leader of the Liberal Party and as prime minister in the coming days. He has faced criticism over the economy and his response to a tariff threat from President-elect Donald Trump.
“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 at a news conference in Ottawa.
“Last night, I asked the president of the Liberal Party to begin that process,” Trudeau added. “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.”
Trudeau, 53, has led Canada’s Liberal Party for 11 years and has served as the country’s prime minister for nine. The party will hold a…
