After tumultuous weeks, Justin Trudeau broke his silence on January 6. While several political leaders, even within his party, requested his resignation, the Prime Minister, in office since 2015, finally decided to leave his post as leader of the Liberal Party, then that of Prime Minister. “During the holidays, I reflected and had discussions with my family. Last night, at dinner, I shared with my children the decision that I share with all of you. »
While waiting for a new party leader to be chosen, Justin Trudeau will remain Prime Minister of Canada. “Last night, I asked the party president to start this process. » “If I have to concentrate in internal battles, I cannot be the best option, I look forward to observing this process in the months to come,” he also added.
Justin Trudeau also decided to prorogue Parliament until March 24. In addition, the work of the House of Commons, which was to resume on January 27, will therefore be suspended until the end of March.
This decision has notably been accelerated since the sudden resignation of Chrystia Freeland. The one who was deputy prime minister and head of the Ministry of Finance announced that she was leaving her responsibilities on December 16, the day she was to present the federal government’s fall economic statement.
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