Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation, marking the end of his nine-year tenure as the country's leader. This decision comes amid growing pressure from within his own party. Trudeau stated that he will remain in office until the Liberal Party selects a new leader. Parliament will be prorogued, or suspended, until March 24. His resignation is viewed as a significant development in Canadian politics, as the Liberal Party prepares to elect a new leader to guide them into the next election.

Trudeau's declining popularity among Canadians has become a serious concern for the Liberal Party, with polls indicating that the party could face a considerable defeat in the upcoming election. The party will now initiate a nationwide competitive process to select a new leader. Sachit Mehra, the president of the Liberal Party, expressed gratitude to Trudeau for his leadership during his time in office. Trudeau's legacy includes a commitment to gender equality, progress on reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and the implementation of a national carbon tax.

The resignation has elicited mixed reactions from Canadians. Some people celebrated the news, while others expressed sadness. A small group of protesters danced outside Parliament Hill in celebration, while a passerby, Hames Gamarra, remarked that conditions were fine under Trudeau's leadership. Another Canadian, Marise Cassivi, stated it feels like the end of an era but expressed no sorrow regarding the news. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre claimed that "nothing has changed" following Trudeau's resignation, accusing the Liberal Party of attempting to "trick voters" by replacing their leader.

International leaders have also reacted to Trudeau's resignation. US President-elect Donald Trump suggested that pressure related to tariffs led to Trudeau's departure. Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tax on imported Canadian goods unless Canada takes steps to enhance security at their shared border. In response to this threat, the Canadian government has announced sweeping new security measures. As the Liberal Party begins the process of selecting a new leader, Canadian will be closely watching to see what the future holds for their country.