Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Liberal leader after almost a decade at the helm of the party. The news comes after a series of events that ultimately led to Trudeau's decision. This timeline highlights key moments in Trudeau's political journey, from his initial election as an MP to his rise to Prime Minister and the factors that contributed to his resignation.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Liberal leader after almost a decade at the helm of the party.
Oct. 3, 2011: Trudeau says he ruled out running for Liberal leadership because he doesn't want to spend more time away from his young family. Oct. 19, 2015: The Liberals make a massive electoral comeback, winning a majority government and making Trudeau the 23rd prime minister of Canada. Dec. 20, 2017: Canada's ethics commissioner finds several violations related to several private-island vacations offered to Trudeau and his family by the Aga Khan.
Sept. 18, 2019: In the middle of the general election, Time magazine reveals a past photo of Trudeau in brownface makeup. It was taken in 2001 during an Arabian Nights-themed gala at a private school where he was teaching at the time. In the early days of the pandemic the government also moves to close borders and urges people to stay home and not interact with others in person to limit the spread of the virus. The Trudeau government also provides billions in domestic aid to help workers who were laid off and businesses stay afloat through closures.
Nov. 19, 2021: The Public Health Agency of Canada announces new border measures will be imposed in early 2022, requiring Canadian truck drivers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter the country in order to avoid quarantine rules. March 22, 2022: Trudeau signs a supply-and-confidence deal with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. The political pact would see the NDP support the Liberals on key votes in the House of Commons in exchange for progress on priority policies like a national dental-care program and pharmacare legislation.
Dec. 13, 2023: The Liberals launch registration for a national dental-care program for low- and middle-income Canadians.
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