Justin Trudeau's Resignation: Reasons, Implications, and the Road Ahead for Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign as leader of the Liberal Party and, subsequently, as prime minister.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his intention to resign as leader of the Liberal Party and, subsequently, as prime minister.He will remain in office until a new party leader is elected, a process expected to conclude by March 24, 2025. Reasons for Resignation: Declining Public Support:  Since the 2021 federal election, the Liberal Party has experienced a steady decline in public support. By December 2024, polls indicated that the party's vote intent had fallen to 16%, placing it behind both the Conservative Party and the New Democratic Party (NDP). Internal Party Dissent:  In October 2024, a group of 24 Liberal Members of Parliament (MPs) signed a letter urging Trudeau to resign, expressing concerns about his leadership. Although Trudeau initially resisted these calls, internal pressures persisted. Cabinet Resignations:  The latter part of 2024 saw significant resignations within Trudeau's cabinet, including Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Fre…