In a shocking turn of events, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, fueling an already escalating political crisis. Trudeau, who has served as prime minister since 2015, confirmed his decision amidst mounting speculation. However, he will continue to fulfill his duties until the ruling Liberal Party selects a new leader. What led to this pivotal moment in Canadian politics? Let’s explore the details.
In recent weeks, there had been speculation about the Prime Minister’s resignation. The 53-year-old Prime Minister officially announced his resignation today. In his statement, Trudeau cited internal party conflicts and stated that he could not run for election under such circumstances. However, Trudeau will continue to fulfill his duties until the Liberal Party selects a new leader. Additionally, parliament will be suspended until March 24.
According to BBC, Trump had warned Canada, particularly about irregular migrants, threatening to impose tariffs if the border was not secured. Following the ongoing crisis in Canada, the first major resignation came from the Finance Minister.