Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced his resignation as Liberal Party leader in the wake of rising discontent over his leadership. Trudeau came to power in 2015 after 10 years of Conservative Party rule.
“I intend to resign as party leader as prime minister after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide competitive process. This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,” Trudeau said at a press conference.
