Trudeau officially announces resignation as party leader and Prime Minister

CounterIndicator · 2026-01-21T10:22:13+00:00

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will step down as party leader and Prime Minister in 2025 due to internal faction struggles preventing him from continuing to lead. Trudeau emphasized his support for a democratic election of a new party leader and will suspend parliamentary work until March 2025 to ensure a smooth transfer of power.

CounterIndicator

2026-01-21 10:22:13

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Major political changes are happening in Canada. In early 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially announced his plan to step down as party leader and will resign as Prime Minister after the party completes the election process for a new leader. This decision stems from Trudeau’s realization that if factional disputes within the party continue, he will no longer be the best candidate to lead Canada in the next general election.

Trudeau stated that he has always acted in accordance with the fundamental interests of the Canadian people and has long been committed to the development and strengthening of the middle class. However, he admitted that the challenges faced within the party make it difficult to lead the party to victory in elections. Therefore, Trudeau will support a strong and democratic national competition process within the party to select a new leader.

In terms of administrative arrangements, Trudeau announced that work in the Canadian Parliament will be suspended until spring 2025, when it will resume. This suspension provides a sufficient time window for the party leadership transition, ensuring a smooth transfer of power.

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