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Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister After Nearly a Decade

Trudeau steps down following internal party struggles, economic challenges, and a high-profile resignation by Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland.

  • Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Canadian Prime Minister, citing internal divisions within the Liberal Party and declining public support.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned in December, criticizing Trudeau's economic policies and signaling a potential leadership bid within the Liberal Party.
  • Canada faces economic difficulties, including high inflation, a housing crisis, and strained U.S.-Canada trade relations, exacerbated by President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.
  • Freeland, a prominent Liberal figure and former finance minister, is seen as a leading contender to succeed Trudeau, though her association with his government may pose challenges.
  • The Liberal Party trails significantly in polls behind the opposition Conservatives ahead of the next general election, expected later this year.
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