HAMILTON (Canada), Jan 7 (Bernama-AA) -- Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as leader of Liberal Party on Monday, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.
"I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide, competitive process," said Trudeau during a news conference at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa.
Stating that he "deeply" cares about Canada and its citizens, Trudeau said, "I will always be motivated by what is in the best interest of Canadians."
"The fact is, despite best efforts to work through it, Parliament has been paralysed for months after what has been the longest session of a minority Parliament in Canadian history," he said, announcing proroguing of the parliament.
Prior to his resignation, Trudeau said he met with Canada's Governor General Mary Simon and asked to prorogue the parliament until March 24, which will pause all proceedings and is expected to allow time for Liberal Party to find its new leader.
Trudeau's resignation comes amid growing dissatisfaction within his party and low public approval ratings, raising concerns about his ability to win the next election against a surging Conservative opposition.
The race to replace Trudeau is already generating a buzz, with potential contenders including senior government figures like Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, Innovation Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and former central banker Mark Carney.
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc has also reportedly been mentioned as a possible interim leader.
Trudeau was elected as the Liberal Party leader in April 2013, and became the prime minister of Canada after October 2015 elections after a landslide victory.
Liberal Party under Trudeau leadership won the elections in October 2019 and September 2021.
He is not only known as Canada's 23rd prime minister, but also the son of 15th Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre Trudeau.
Furthermore, the next election in Canada is planned to be held in October 2025.
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