Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, telling the nation that “internal battles” mean he “cannot be the best option” in the next election. Trudeau said Monday he has asked the president of his Liberal Party to begin the process to select a new leader.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Party. He said he will remain prime minister until a new leader is chosen.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he would resign from his roles as prime minister and Liberal Party leader. Trudeau’s resignation will abruptly end an impressive political career stalled by domestic economic problems and a growing feud with the incoming Trump administration.

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Can the Liberal Party salvage its reputation by putting someone fresh in at the last minute, or will the increasingly popular Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre finally triumph in this year’s elections?