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Trudeau to Step Down: A Political Era Ends for Canadian Liberals

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down

OTTAWA — In a dramatic political turning point, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will resign as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, concluding a nine-year tenure marked by both progressive achievements and mounting political challenges.

Trudeau, 53, who swept into power in 2015 with promises of transformative change, conceded that internal party tensions and declining public support have made his continued leadership untenable. Speaking at a carefully choreographed press conference, he emphasized the need for “a real choice” in the next election.

“This country deserves leadership that can unite, not divide,” Trudeau said, his voice steady but tinged with evident emotion.

The announcement comes after years of eroding political capital, with recent polls suggesting the Liberals face potential electoral decimation. Mounting pressures from within his own party, coupled with public frustration over housing affordability and economic instability, have gradually undermined Trudeau’s once-formidable political standing.

Parliament will remain suspended until March 24, a strategic move that delays potential non-confidence motions and provides the Liberal Party time to conduct a leadership selection process.

Trudeau’s departure marks the end of a political dynasty. The son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, he represented a generational shift in Canadian politics, championing progressive policies and cultivating an international profile that often contrasted sharply with more conservative predecessors.

The coming months will be critical as Liberals seek to redefine their political identity and choose a successor capable of reversing the party’s fortunes.

While Trudeau will remain prime minister until a new leader is selected, his announcement signals the definitive conclusion of a political era that began with significant optimism but ends amid growing political complexity.