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Justin Trudeau Reflects on Decade as Prime Minister During Final Days in Office

Trudeau delivers emotional farewell as Canada faces economic strain from U.S. tariffs under President Trump.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a press conference while responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's orders to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada February 1, 2025.
A recent Ipsos poll showed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party has now edged ahead of the rival Canadian Conservative Party that had enjoyed several years of dominance in the polls. (Adrian Wyld /The Canadian Press via AP)
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Overview

  • Justin Trudeau, stepping down as Canada's Prime Minister after a decade, gave a tearful farewell speech emphasizing his commitment to Canadians.
  • Trudeau criticized President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, calling them unjustified and harmful to Canada's economy.
  • In a heated phone call earlier this week, Trump reportedly mocked Trudeau and used profane language, further straining U.S.-Canada relations.
  • Trudeau highlighted his administration's achievements, including extending child care agreements with most provinces until 2031, as a lasting legacy.
  • The Liberal Party will elect a new leader on March 9, with Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland among the frontrunners to succeed Trudeau.