Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces intention to resign amid pressure from his own Liberal Party and criticisms over his handling of the economy and threats levied by President-elect Donald Trump.
Key Points
- Trudeau intends to resign once the party selects a new leader
- Pressure grew amid criticisms over economy and threats from Trump
- Calls for resignation following the departure of finance minister and criticisms over economic policies
- Freeland warned about the potential impact of Trump's tariff threats on Canada
- Trudeau appoints close friend Dominic LeBlanc as finance minister
- Resignation allows Liberal Party to appoint an interim prime minister
Pros
- Allows for a new leader to be chosen through a competitive process
- May bring renewed support to the Liberal Party
Cons
- Trudeau facing significant drops in approval ratings
- Pressure from within his own party and opposition leaders