Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his intention to resign as Liberal leader and prorogue Parliament. He stated that this move aims to reset the gridlocked House of Commons and reduce polarization. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Trudeau's record, calling for a general election. Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged the federal government to address the potential threat of U.S. tariffs.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media this morning from his residence in Ottawa to announce that he will step down as Liberal leader once his party selects a replacement.
He says the only reason those MPs are now pushing back against Trudeau is because he's no longer popular enough to win an election and MPs are interested in saving their own jobs. Asked by reporters whether his request to prorogue is"undemocratic" as it would skirt non-confidence votes until at least March 24, Trudeau says Parliament needs to reset because an ongoing filibuster on questions of privilege have made it difficult for legislation to move through the House of Commons.
Trudeau says his government will be squarely focused on fighting tariffs threatened by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, saying it’s in the best interests of everyone in the country that the government take that threat seriously.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says if he has one regret about his time in office it's that he did not change the electoral rules when he had the chance.
He says Freeland has been by his side for nearly 10 years, calling her an"incredible political partner" who he hoped would have agreed to continue serving in his government.11:09 a.m.
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