Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, stating his intention to remain as prime minister until a new leader is chosen. Trudeau cited internal battles as reason for his decision and emphasized the need for a strong choice in the next election. He also met with Governor General Mary Simon to request the prorogation of Parliament until March 24.
Rachel Aiello, National Correspondent, CTV NewsJustin Trudeau has called a news conference and is expected to announce he will be resigning as Liberal leader, according to sources.
“Last night over dinner, I told my kids about the decision I’m sharing with you today,” he said. “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.” “While the party gets to have a full national process that brings in people from right across the country, and makes a determination about the best person to carry the progressive Liberal standard into the next election.”Speaking publicly for the first time since his embattled Liberal minority government became embroiled in turmoil following the bombshell resignation of his deputy Chrystia Freeland in mid-December, Trudeau only took a handful of reporters' questions.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau turns to leave a news conference after announcing his resignation as Liberal leader outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Monday, Jan.6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean KilpatrickTrudeau requesting prorogation to give his party time to run an expedited leadership race without facing the prospect of falling on a confidence vote, will also bring an end to the procedural filibuster that’s stalled nearly all parliamentary business for months.
Asking for the House of Commons to be halted until late March comes after Trudeau’s advisers received legal guidance indicating that was the longest the government could go without approving spending. Two sources told CTV News that they expected the prime minister and his Chief of Staff Katie Telford to convey to the broader team in that meeting that that they did not see a path forward for Trudeau’s continued leadership, in the absence of support from the Liberal caucus.
Then, in consultation with caucus the board could appoint an interim leader, though that may not be a step taken in this instance given Trudeau’s intention to stay on as the search unfolds. The top party officials would also be required to set a date for a leadership vote as well as other parameters around the race.
Trudeau Liberal Party Resignation Prime Minister Prorogation
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
After caucus, Liberal MPs won’t say if Trudeau will stay on as Prime MinisterRuby Sahota said Trudeau has her full support while James Maloney said he has the confidence of caucus. But Chad Collins, who publicly called for the PM to resign, disagreed.
Read more »
Prime Minister Trudeau to Shuffle Cabinet Amidst Liberal TurmoilPrime Minister Justin Trudeau is planning a cabinet shuffle on Friday following the resignation of Chrystia Freeland as finance minister. This comes amid calls for Trudeau to resign or call an election.
Read more »
Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader and Prime MinisterPrime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as the Liberal Party leader. 'Last night, over dinner, I told my kids about the decision that I'm…
Read more »
Trudeau Announces Resignation as Liberal Leader and Prime MinisterCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his intention to resign as Liberal leader and prime minister after the party selects his replacement. He called for the Liberal party president to initiate the leadership selection process and prorogued Parliament until March 24th.
Read more »
Trudeau Announces Resignation as Liberal Leader and Prime MinisterPrime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans to step down as Liberal leader and prime minister once a replacement is chosen by the party. He has requested the Liberal party president to initiate the leadership selection process immediately and has prorogued Parliament until March 24.
Read more »
Trudeau Announces Resignation as Liberal Leader and Prime MinisterPrime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his intention to step down as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and prime minister once his successor is named. After nearly 12 years leading the party and over nine years as prime minister, Trudeau said he believes Canadians deserve a fresh choice and it's time for someone new to carry the Liberal standard into the next election.
Read more »