Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6, 2025, amid increasing discontent with his leadership and the recent departure of his finance minister, which highlighted turmoil within his government. Trudeau stated that ongoing “internal battles” have led him to conclude he “cannot be the best option” for the upcoming Canada election.
Justin Trudeau will remain in office until a new leader of the Liberal Party is appointed.
Once an ally of Justin Trudeau, Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP), has announced his intention to present a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government when Parliament reconvenes on January 27, 2025.
Canada Parliament, initially set to resume on January 27, will be suspended until March 24 to facilitate the leadership race. This delay comes as all three main opposition parties plan to challenge the Liberal government with a no-confidence vote when Parliament reconvenes, making a spring election likely.
Why did Justin Trudeau resigned as Canadian Prime Minister?
Trudeau insisted on Monday that he was a “fighter” as he touched upon the various political issues that have plagued his administration in recent months. He noted that “despite best efforts” the Canadian parliament had remained “paralysed for months” with no clear solution in sight.
Justin Trudeau, who has been in power since 2015, faced declining popularity due to various issues, including rising costs of living and immigration concerns. Trudeau led the Liberal Party in three general elections. He won three (2015, 2019 and 2021). He won a majority government in the 2015 election, and two minority governments in the 2019 and 2021 elections.
Once celebrated for his progressive agenda, he has struggled to maintain support as Canadians express dissatisfaction with his administration.
Catch LIVE Updates with Mint
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: White House says Justin Trudeau has been ‘stalwart friend’ for US
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: The White House said on Monday that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced that he will step down in the coming months after nine years in power, has been a “stalwart friend” of the United States.
“Prime Minister Trudeau has been a stalwart friend of the United States during his decade leading the Canadian government, we have worked closely together on the full range of issues,” White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters.
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: Mark Carney says he’s considering running to succeed Trudeau
Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, said he’s considering entering the race to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister. Carney said he’s “encouraged and honored by the support that I’ve already been hearing” from Liberal lawmakers and supporters “who want us to move forward with positive change and a winning economic plan.”
“I’ll be considering this decision closely with my family over the coming few days,” Carney, 59, said in a statement emailed by a spokesperson.
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: What’s next in Canada? Will an election be held in the immediate future?
Trudeau announced that Parliament, which was supposed to resume on January 27, will instead be suspended until March 24. This delays opposition parties’ plans to present non-confidence motions aimed at ending his minority government. These motions will now be pushed back to May, as the government controls the parliamentary agenda. If all opposition parties unite, the Liberals could be defeated, triggering a new election.
This means an election is unlikely before May. When Parliament reconvenes, the government will present its agenda through the Speech from the Throne, which doesn’t require a vote of confidence. Parliament will break for summer by June 20, and if the Liberals remain in power, the election will take place at the end of October.
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: PM expected to reshuffle cabinet today
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce a significant cabinet reshuffle today amid growing calls for him to step down.
Sources from CBC News and Radio-Canada revealed that Ottawa MP David McGuinty and Toronto MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith are set to join the cabinet. The reshuffle is expected to involve at least 10 members
Justin Trudeau Resignation News: What will the new Liberal Party leader face?
Trudeau will resign as party leader and prime minister after the Liberal Party selects its next leader. He said on Monday that it was “obvious” he could no longer be the one to carry the Liberal standard into the next election. The PM however believes another Liberal leader can “absolutely” beat his main rival — Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre.
Justin Trudeau Resignation News: Who can replace him as PM?
Justin Trudeau Resignation News: Trudeau’s support within the Liberal party had been teetering through much of last year but plunged to new depths following the surprise resignation of Chrystia Freeland in December. The former Deputy PM and Finance Minister had penned a scathing resigation letter accusing Trudeau of focusing on political gimmicks to appease voters — including a costly Christmas tax holiday — instead of steadying Canada’s finances ahead of Donald Trump’s promised tariffs.
Canadian media have tipped Freeland as a possible contender to taker over the Liberal Party along with the former Bank of England governor Mark Carney, a Canadian who also previously led the Bank of Canada.
Justin Trudeau Resignation News: How will Liberal Party choose new leader?
Justin Trudeau Resignation News: It was not immediately clear how long Trudeau will remain in office as a caretaker premier. He said the Liberal leadership race will be “a robust, nationwide competitive process.”
Lori Turnbull, a political science professor at Dalhousie University, told AFP traditionally a Liberal leadership race would take four to six months but this time “they’ve got to be quicker than that.”
Trudeau confirmed that he had received permission from Canada’s governor general to suspend all parliamentary business until March 24. That could could give the Liberals time to choose a new leader while restricting the opposition chances to bring a vote of non-confidence.
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: PM says country needs a reset in politics
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: The Canadian PM said been “entirely seized” by ‘obstruction’ and a ‘total lack of productivity’ in recent months. He also noted that this was the “longest-serving minority government in Canadian history”.
He also lambasted opposition Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre for the latter’s “very small vision” for Canada. He described it as “stopping the fight against climate change,” backing off on “strength in diversity” and “attacking journalists.”
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: PM hopeful Mark Carney thanks outgoing leader
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: Liberal Party leader Mark Carney thanked the PM for his contributions and sacrifices after his address. He is likely to seek power in the Liberal Party after Trudeau’s resignation. He is the former head of the Bank of Canada and later the Bank of England.
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: Why did Trudeau resign?
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: Justin Trudeau said it had become clear to him that he cannot “be the leader during the next elections due to internal battles.” He planned to stay on as prime minister until a new leader of the Liberal Party is chosen.
“I don’t easily back down faced with a fight, especially a very important one for our party and the country. But I do this job because the interests of Canadians and the well being of democracy is something that I hold dear,” he said.
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: Canadian Parliament to be prorogued
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also asked Governor General Mary Simon to prorogue Parliament until March 24.
Once Parliament has been prorogued, all current bills will die, and the federal government will not pass any legislation until after Parliament has reconvened.
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: How long will Trudeau remain in office as caretaker PM
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: It was not immediately clear, how long will Justin Trudeau stay as caretaker PM. However, AFP stated that Canada’s ex-PM Justin Trudeau will continue to lead Canada when incoming US president Donald Trump takes office this month and will be tasked with leading the country’s initial response to the new US administration, including a possible trade war.
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: What did Trudeau say in his speech?
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: “I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader,” said Justin Trudeau in Ottawa following a protracted political crisis that saw top Liberal allies urge him to quit.
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: Canada’s PM resigns as Liberal Party leader, and PM of Canada
Justin Trudeau Resignation LIVE: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signaled growing turmoil within his government.
