On January 6, 2025, Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Prime Minister of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party, ending a decade in power marked by significant achievements and controversies.
Trudeau, who took office in 2015, was noted for his progressive approach to policies such as expanding immigration and promoting diversity.
However, his tenure was also plagued by scandals, including the 2019 blackface controversy and allegations of election interference by China.
In his resignation statement, Trudeau cited internal conflicts within the Liberal Party and the need to offer Canadians a genuine choice in the upcoming election.
His decision comes amid a decline in his popularity, attributed to factors such as rising inflation and the recent resignation of key members of his cabinet, such as former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who left her post criticizing some of Trudeau’s economic priorities.
The Liberal Party has announced that Trudeau will remain in office until a new leader is elected, with a leadership race scheduled and Parliament suspended until March 24 to facilitate the process.
Meanwhile, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is emerging as the leading contender in the upcoming general election, scheduled for October.
Trudeau’s resignation marks the end of an era in Canadian politics and leaves questions about the future of the Liberal Party and the direction Canada will take in the coming years.
For more details, you can watch the moment Justin Trudeau announced his resignation:
