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President-elect Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have celebrated the news that Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Canadian Prime Minister.
Trudeau, who announced his resignation in a Monday morning press conference, has said he is planning to stay in his role as prime minister until a new leader is selected.
Musk, who is poised to co-lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency under Trump, gloated that 2025 was "looking good" after "Trudeau resigned."
Meanwhile, Trump used Trudeau's resignation as another opportunity to push for Canada becoming America's 51st state.
"Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State," he said on Truth Social. "The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned."
Trudeau described himself as a "fighter" who hated to back away from a fight, at Monday's press conference.
But the 53-year-old admitted to reporters, he could not win the next election while fighting internal battles within his party.
Trudeau has led Canada since 2015, but his popularity has waned in recent years over issues such as the high cost of living and rising inflation.
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Jan 06, 2025 at 05:56 PM EST
Trudeau’s resignation speech notes blew away moments before his announcement
Justin Trudeau's resignation speech notes blew away from his lectern moments before he was set to make his announcement.
"I'll wing it," the Canadian Prime Minister said as he watched his notes fly away in the wind.
Jan 06, 2025 at 05:48 PM EST
White House calls Trudeau a ‘stalwart’ friend
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has called Justin Trudeau a "stalwart" friend of the United States.
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, she said that President Joe Biden was grateful for Trudeau's partnership on multiple issues.
"The president is grateful for the prime minister's partnership on all of that and for his commitment to defending North America from the geopolitical threats of the 21st century and the work we have done together to sustain North America's status as the world's most economically competitive region," she said.
Jan 06, 2025 at 05:40 PM EST
Anti-Trudeau protesters celebrate his resignation outside his office
A group of anti-Justin Trudeau protesters have gathered outside his office, to celebrate his resignation today.
The small crowd, on the steps of the Prime Minister's office in Ottawa, waved Canadian flags and danced along to the song Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye.
Jan 06, 2025 at 05:27 PM EST
Did Trump have a hand in Trudeau’s resignation? Expert weighs in
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation comes as the country faces the possibility of tariffs that might be imposed by President-elect Donald Trump when he returns to office later this month.
Trump pointed to tariffs as a potential reason for Trudeau's resignation in a post to Truth Social on Monday afternoon, but one expert told Newsweek that his resignation had little to do with tariffs.
Adam Chapnick, deputy director of education at Canadian Forces College, told Newsweek that the tariffs "did not help" Trudeau's situation by creating uncertainty
But he said his resignation was moreso related to domestic issues, he said.
"As the PM mentioned in his press conference, he would have stayed on were it not for the lack of support within his caucus," Chapnick said. "That support has been declining for over a year along with the Liberals' decline in the polls. In other words, he resigned for reasons of domestic politics, not international affairs."
Read in full from Andrew Stanton on Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 05:15 PM EST
How do Canada’s elections work?
Canada's federal elections work on what is known as the "first-past-the-post" system, meaning that whichever candidate for a constituency wins the most votes wins the seat, and then the party with the most seats forms a government. That party's leader becomes prime minister. A very similar system is in play in the United Kingdom.
An absolute majority is not necessary to win—only the largest share. Six major parties are in play: Trudeau's Liberals, the Conservatives, Bloc Québécois, New Democratic, Green, and People's.
As for the Liberals' system, each electoral district is allocated 100 points. Voters rank their preferred candidates, and candidates receive a ratio of those 100 points based on the ballots cast. Whoever has the least votes is eliminated until a candidate gets over 50 percent. The first contender to receive over 50 percent of the points nationally is elected leader.
Jan 06, 2025 at 05:10 PM EST
How long are prime minister terms in Canada?
There are no term limits on Canadian prime ministerial terms, meaning they can continue to serve in the role as long as they remain the leader of their party and that party keeps winning elections.
Elections in Canada are supposed to happen at fixed points every four years, but they can be called early if the country's governor general dissolves parliament.
Jan 06, 2025 at 05:04 PM EST
When will Canada host elections to replace Justin Trudeau? What we know
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as the leader of the country and his party on Monday, shutting down the country's parliament until a replacement can be found ahead of a federal election.
Trudeau said he would stay at the helm until the Liberal party selects its new leader, promising a "robust, nationwide, competitive process."
An exact timeline for the leadership race was unclear Monday afternoon, but the board will likely make such a decision when it meets.
Some Liberals have reportedly been exploring a deadline before March 24, when parliament would resume, to avoid opposition parties causing any issues.
Only registered members of the Liberal Party will be able to participate in the vote.
Liberals will need a new leader in place before the October 20, 2025, federal election to elect the next parliament and, therefore, the next prime minister.
Jan 06, 2025 at 04:50 PM EST
Canadian parliament will be suspended until March 24
Prime Minster Justin Trudeau has said that Canadian parliament will be suspended until March 24, until a new party leader is chosen.
"Parliament has been paralyzed for months after what has been the longest session of a minority parliament in Canadian history," he said.
"This morning, I advised the Governor General that we need a new session of parliament. She has granted this request, and the House will now be prorogued until March 24."
Jan 06, 2025 at 04:38 PM EST
Donald Trump takes credit for Justin Trudeau resigning (kind of)
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In a post to Truth Social on Monday, President-elect Donald Trump suggested that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau knew "many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State" and the tariff policies Trump said he would enforce, leading to Trudeau's resignation announcement earlier today.
"Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat," Trump posted. "Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned."
Trump has recently taken some jabs at the prime minister, including suggesting that Canada could become the 51st state of the U.S. if it does not want to pay the proposed 25 percent tariffs suggested by the president-elect.
Trump threatened a 25 percent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico unless the countries reduce migrants and drugs coming into the U.S. Trump has insisted that tariffs, which are taxes imposed by a country on imports, are paid for by foreign countries, but it is importers—companies in the U.S.—that pay tariffs and the money goes to the U.S. Treasury.
"If Canada merged with the U.S., there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them," Trump posted on January 6. "Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!"
Read in full from Monica Sager on Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 04:23 PM EST
Opposition parties threaten vote of no-confidence
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All three opposition parties have said they would support a vote to end Trudeau's minority government.
Trudeau's Liberals do not hold an outright majority in Parliament and have long relied on the support of the New Democratic Party (NDP) to pass legislation and remain in power. But that support is now gone. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said last month that he would introduce a no-confidence motion when Parliament reconvenes on January 27.
"Justin Trudeau failed in the biggest job a Prime Minister has: to work for people, not the powerful," Singh wrote. "The Liberals don't deserve another chance. That's why the NDP will vote to bring this government down, and give Canadians a chance to vote for a government who will work for them."
Other opposition parties have echoed that sentiment.
"The specter of a loss in a confidence vote in the House of Commons likely sped up this resignation, but ultimately this is an internal caucus issue that has its roots in the belief that Mr. Trudeau will lead the party to electoral oblivion," Tari Ajadi, an assistant professor of political science at Montreal's McGill University, told Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 04:13 PM EST
Could Canada become 51st state?
Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state, claiming that "many Canadians" want to be subsumed into America.
Last month, Trump posted on Truth Social: "No one can answer why we subsidize Canada to the tune of over $100,000,000 a year? Makes no sense! Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st State. They would save massively on taxes and military protection. I think it is a great idea. 51st State!!!"
It is unclear where Trump got the $100,000,000 figure from. In 2023, the U.S. had a trade deficit of $64,262,700 with Canada according to Census Bureau figures. This figure shows the difference between all the American goods purchased in Canada and the Canadian goods purchased in the United States.
During a conversation at Mar-a-Lago in late November, Trump told Justin Trudeau that "maybe Canada should become the 51st state" to avoid the tariffs he has proposed, Fox News reported.
Trump continued that theme on social media by calling the Canadian leader "governor" and posting a picture of himself superimposed in front of the Canadian flag.
However, the practical and political obstacles to the country joining the Union are considerable.
Read in full from James Bickerton on Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 04:02 PM EST
Chrystia Freeland’s resignation was Trudeau’s ‘last nail in the coffin’
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The resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland "was the last nail in the coffin," Tari Ajadi, an assistant professor of political science at Montreal's McGill University, told Newsweek.
Freeland wrote in her resignation letter that the "only honest and viable path" was to resign after Trudeau offered her another position in the Cabinet. She said she and Trudeau had been "at odds" about how to handle the incoming Trump administration and criticized his handling of the economy.
"She was his most loyal and most prominent minister, given the role of deputy prime minister and largely viewed as the next most powerful person in his government to him," Ajadi said.
"Her resignation and especially her assertion that he did not have the best interests of Canadians at heart...indicated that the situation within the party has become untenable."
Jan 06, 2025 at 03:49 PM EST
Selection process for Trudeau’s successor will start this week
The Liberal party's national board will meet this week begin the process of selecting a new leader to succeed Justin Trudeau.
Sachit Mehra, the president of the Liberal party, said in a post on X that he was the meeting of the board in accordance with the party's constitution.
He also thanked Trudeau for his service, saying, "Liberals across the country are immensely grateful to Justin Trudeau for more than a decade of leadership to our party and country
"We thank him for his service to Canada and we look forward to his continued leadership until a new leader is chosen."
Jan 06, 2025 at 03:33 PM EST
Justin Trudeau polls compared to Donald Trump’s
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While neither political leader has seen support above a majority of their constituents in a while, President-elect Donald Trump's favorability is still double Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's, as one prepares to enter office and the other announces his resignation.
A growing number of Liberal members of parliament had called for Trudeau to step down before his resignation today.
Polling suggested that Trudeau, whose popularity had been dropping, would have been swept out of power in the next election by the opposition Conservative Party. The soaring costs of living, housing and immigration have significantly hurt Trudeau politically.
Read in full from Monica Sager on Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 03:20 PM EST
New Democratic party leader: ‘Trudeau has let down Canadians’
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The leader of the New Democratic party said that Justin Trudeau and the Liberal party have "let down Canadians."
Jagmeet Singh, whose party's support helped to keep Trudeau in office, said that "as soon as there is a confidence vote, we will be voting against the government."
He added that the Liberal Party did not deserve another chance, regardless of who they put forward as their next leader.
Jan 06, 2025 at 03:09 PM EST
Canada conservative leader Pierre Poilievre reacts to Trudeau’s resignation
Following the announcement of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the move as a superficial gesture by the Liberal Party aimed at salvaging its electoral prospects.
Shortly after Trudeau's statement, Poilievre argued that the resignation does little to address the systemic challenges and policy failures that marked Trudeau's nine-year tenure.
Read in full from Jesus Mesa on Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 02:51 PM EST
OPINION: Justin Trudeau and the end of the modern progressive experiment
When Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared in front of reporters outside the front door of his residence at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Monday, it was a fitting setting for the announcement that would follow.
In the early days of the pandemic, Trudeau would hold regular briefings from the same spot in front of the handsome two-story Georgian Revival mansion he has called home for the last decade. It was a reminder of days past, when Canadians would rally around their prime minister as he delivered updates on the virus and efforts of the government to contain it.
Fast forward to today, when the 53-year-old, one-time icon of the modern progressive movement announced that he would resign from office after losing the support of both Canadian voters and high-ranking members of his own Liberal party, which is on track for a crushing defeat in the national elections that must take place by October.
"This country deserves a real choice in the next election," an uncharacteristically somber Trudeau said. "I cannot be the best option in that election."
Read in full from Jesus Mesa AND Carlo Versano on Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 02:35 PM EST
Bloc Québécois leader calls for general election when Liberal Party picks a successor
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The leader of the Quebec independence party, Bloc Québécois, has called for a general election as soon as the Liberal Party picks a successor to Justin Trudeau.
Yves-François Blanchet said in a press conference today, that, "there is no viable reason for this government to stay in power any longer than the minimum necessary to designate a new leader.
"I don't see any other scenarios," he added.
Jan 06, 2025 at 02:23 PM EST
Musk says 2025 ‘looking good’ after Trudeau’s resignation
Elon Musk has said that 2025 is "looking good" after Justin Trudeau announced he was stepping down as Canada's Prime Minister.
Tesla CEO Musk shared a post on his social media site X, that celebrated apparent victories by conservatives, including, "Trump won. Trudeau resigned..."
"2025 is looking good," Musk added, along with a series of emojis.
Jan 06, 2025 at 02:15 PM EST
Trump welcomes Trudeau resignation as he pushes Canada becoming 51st state
President-elect Donald Trump has welcomed the resignation of Justin Trudeau as he once again pushes the idea that Canada should become the U.S.A.'s 51st state.
In a post on his social media site Truth Social, Trump said, " Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State.
"The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat. Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned.
"If Canada merged with the U.S., there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them. Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!"
Jan 06, 2025 at 01:09 PM EST
Former deputy PM, whose resignation renewed calls for Trudeau to step down, speaks out
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Justin Trudeau's deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland, whose resignation last month renewed calls for him to step down, has spoken out.
Freeland, who was also Trudeau's minister of finance, thanked Trudeau "for his years of service to Canada and Canadians."
"I wish him and his family the very best," she added.
During today's resignation speech, Trudeau has said that he had hoped Freeland would continue as his finance minister and deputy prime minister, but "she chose otherwise".
But he declined to go into detail about what happened before she tendered her resignation.
"I'm not someone who is in the habit of sharing private conversations," he said.
Jan 06, 2025 at 01:00 PM EST
WATCH: Moment Justin Trudeau announces he is stepping down as Canadian PM
Jan 06, 2025 at 12:52 PM EST
Who is Justin Trudeau’s estranged wife, Sophie Grégoire? What we know
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation on Monday, and his estranged wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, separated in August 2023 after 18 years of marriage.
They have three children together.
Since their separation, it appears Trudeau and Grégoire Trudeau have navigated their split and co-parenting amicably despite the glare of the political spotlight.
Grégoire Trudeau, born on April 23, 1975, in Montreal, Quebec, is a Canadian television host, public speaker and humanitarian. She attended the prestigious College Jean-de-Brebeuf and later pursued a degree in communications from the Université de Montréal, followed by a radio and television arts degree from Ryerson University in Toronto.
Read in full from Gabe Whisnant on Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 12:43 PM EST
How long has Justin Trudeau been Canadian Prime Minister?
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Trudeau led the Liberal Party of Canada to a decisive victory in the federal election in 2015, securing a majority government with 184 seats. His campaign, centered on promises of positive change, economic growth and inclusive policies, resonated with voters.
Trudeau's charismatic leadership and vision for a progressive Canada were pivotal in ending nearly a decade of Conservative rule under Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Jan 06, 2025 at 12:32 PM EST
Poilievre says ‘nothing has changed’ after Trudeau’s resignation.
The leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre, says "nothing has changed" after Trudeau's resignation.
In a video posted to X, Poilievre said that conservative Canadians "might be relieved today that Justin Trudeau is finally leaving," but he claimed that any of his liberal replacements would be more of the same.
"Nothing has changed. Every Liberal MP and Leadership contender supported EVERYTHING Trudeau did for 9 years, and now they want to trick voters by swapping in another Liberal face to keep ripping off Canadians for another 4 years, just like Justin," he said.
Jan 06, 2025 at 12:19 PM EST
Potential Liberal Party leader Christy Clark welcomes ‘biggest opportunity’ to grow party
Christy Clark, who is a potential replacement for Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party, has said she looks forward to choosing the next party leader after his resignation.
Clark, a former premier of British Columbia, thanked Trudeau for his service in a post on X.
"I want to thank him as a Canadian for his service to the country that he so clearly loves. I wish him and his family well," she said.
"As a lifelong Liberal I look forward to joining tens of thousands of Canadians to choose our next Leader. This is the biggest opportunity in over a decade that we've had to grow our Party and welcome new Liberals - including Canadians concerned about the future of our country - let's seize it!"
Jan 06, 2025 at 12:05 PM EST
Trudeau assures government will remain focused on economy as Trump tariff threat looms
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assured reporters today that the government would not be distracted by the leadership fight after his resignation, but would remain "singularly focused" on the economy, as the threat of Donald Trump's tariffs looms closer.
"The government will still and the Cabinet will still be very much focused on doing the job the Canadians elected us to do in 2021, which is fight for their interests, stand up for their wellbeing, and make sure that they are good and that Canadians are protected and strong," he said at the press conference today.
"There will be a leadership process and the rules will unfold over the coming weeks, but I can assure you that the tools and the need to stand up for Canadians to protect Canadians in their interests and continue to fight for the economy is something that everyone in this government will be singularly focused on," he added.
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:58 AM EST
Ex-Bank of Canada governor thanks Trudeau for his leadership
Former governor of the Bank of Canada, Mark Carney, has thanked Justin Trudeau for his leadership and sacrifices.
Carney, who is reportedly considering a run at the Liberal party leadership, posted on X today, "Thank you Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for your leadership, for your many contributions to Canada, and for the sacrifices you and your family have made for public service.
"Wishing you the best for your next chapters."
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:50 AM EST
Canadian Dollar surges at Justin Trudeau resignation
The Canadian dollar rose to a near three-week high after news that Justin Trudeau was planning to resign.
It was trading 0.7% higher at 1.44 Canadian dollars, or 'loonies' to one U.S. dollar, on Monday.
"News that Justin Trudeau will resign is helping to underpin loonie gains," Nick Rees, senior FX market analyst at Monex Europe Ltd, told Reuters.
"Markets have become disillusioned with Trudeau - his administration having presided over a period of economic stagnation."
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:43 AM EST
MAGA rejoices at Justin Trudeau resignation
A number of MAGA figures had celebrated reports that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was resigning, ahead of today's announcement.
Popular pro-Trump social media user Gunther Eagleman posted on X: "Just Trudeau is set to RESIGN this week ahead of caucus meetings! Trump won the election and set off a cascade! This is HUGE!"
Conservative-leaning The Libs of TikTok social media account posted on X: "Apparently Trudeau is expected to resign. Trump trolled him for weeks and now this news comes [cry laughing emoji]."
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and conservative political activist, posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday: "Make Canada Great Again."
Read in full from Ewan Palmer on Newsweek.
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:33 AM EST
Conservative Pierre Poilievre is ‘not not what Canadians need in this moment’
Trudeau warned that Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, was not the right man to lead Canada.
"Stopping the fight against climate change doesn't make sense," he said.
He added that "attacking journalists" is "not what Canadians need in this moment."
Instead, Trudeau said he looks forward to progressives standing up for a vision of a better country.
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:28 AM EST
Why is Justin Trudeau resigning?
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When elected in 2015, the 53-year-old leader was celebrated for steering Canada back toward its liberal roots. However, in recent years, his popularity has waned, coinciding with significant political and economic challenges for the country.
Adding to the strain, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian products unless Canada curbs what he claims is a flow of migrants and drugs into the United States. This demand comes despite evidence that far fewer migrants and drugs cross into the U.S. from Canada compared to Mexico, highlighting a brewing trade and diplomatic standoff.
"His long silence following this political drama speaks volumes about the weakness of his current position," said Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University in Montreal.
Now Trudeau has stepped down as party leader, the Liberals could potentially delay the return of Parliament to give them time to choose a new leader.
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:22 AM EST
‘One regret’ revealed as Trudeau steps down
Justin Trudeau admitted his "one regret' as he announced his resignation during a Monday press conference.
"If I have one regret... I do wish we had been able to change the way we can elect governments in this country," he said, referring to his hopes to changing the voting system.
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:18 AM EST
Trudeau says he’s a fighter, but couldn’t win election amid internal battles
Justin Trudeau repeatedly described himself as a "fighter" who hated to back away from a fight, but said he admitted that he could not win the next election while fighting internal battles in his party.
"I'm a fighter. Every bone in my body has always told me to fight because I care deeply about Canadians," 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."
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:14 AM EST
Trudeau told his children of decision last night
Trudeau says he told his children of his decision to step down last night.
He says he also asked the President of the Liberal party to begin the process of selecting a new leader, last night.
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:11 AM EST
Trudeau will remain as prime minister until new leader is selected
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party.
He said he will stay on as Prime Minister in a care taking role until the new leader is selected.
"I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its new leader," he told reporters at a press conference.
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:05 AM EST
Trudeau resigns
Trudeau has confirmed he is resigning as Prime Minister.
Jan 06, 2025 at 11:04 AM EST
‘I’ve fought for this country’ – Trudeau
Trudeau says "I've fought for this country" as he begins his press conference today.
Speaking in both English and French, he said "we are in a critical moment."
Jan 06, 2025 at 10:55 AM EST
Trudeau to seek prorogation of parliament
Justin Trudeau is reportedly seeking prorogation to end the current session of parliament and delay the return of the House by several weeks.
The prorogation would allowing the government time to unveil assemble an outline for how it plans to run the country without him, according to Reuters.
It would also delay a potential motion of no-confidence in the prime minister.
Trudeau reportedly made the request when he met with Canada's governor general earlier this morning.
Jan 06, 2025 at 10:48 AM EST
Trudeau set to start press conference shortly
Justin Trudeau is expected to start a press conference shortly, where he is expected to announce he is standing down.
Jan 06, 2025 at 10:47 AM EST
Who Is Pierre Poilievre?
Pierre Poilievre, 45, has been the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the opposition since 2022. He has been a member of Parliament since 2004, representing Carleton, Ontario.
He served as former prime minister Stephen Harper's minister for democratic reform from 2013 until 2015 and as his minister of employment and social development in 2015.
He is "a life-long conservative, champion of a free market, and fighter for people taking ownership of and responsibility for their own futures," according to a biography on a campaign website.
He was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, and graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in International Relations. He and his wife Anaida have two children, Valentina and Cruz.
Jan 06, 2025 at 10:33 AM EST
Who Could Replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s PM? Three Possible Contenders
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is the top contender to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Canada's leader after the country holds its next election, according to betting markets.
Polymarket, which forecast Trump's victory in the 2024 election, has given Poilievre a 92 percent chance.
Chrystia Freeland, who resigned from Trudeau's Cabinet in December prompting fresh calls for him to resign, has been given a 5 percent chance of becoming Canada's next prime minister by Polymarket. She is among the contenders who could replace Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party if he steps down.
Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the New Democratic Party which Trudeau's Liberals have relied upon to stay in power, has a 2 percent chance of becoming the county's next leader, according to Polymarket.
Read in full from Khaleda Rahman on Newsweek.
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