Nearly ten years after coming to power, Justin Trudeau, 53, had been under pressure for weeks as legislative elections loomed and his party was at its lowest in the polls.
Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, announces his resignation: the end of an era
Mr. Trudeau, who announced at the same time that parliament was suspended until March 24, will remain Prime Minister to give his party time to find a replacement.
He should therefore still be Prime Minister on January 20, when Donald Trump takes office.
Donald Trump’s statements in recent weeks have aggravated the Canadian political crisis and caused a shock wave. The country is seeking a solution to the threats of the president-elect, who has promised to impose 25% customs duties on Canada and Mexico upon his return to power in January.
The United States is Canada’s largest trading partner and the destination of 75% of its exports. Nearly two million Canadians depend on it, out of a population of 41 million.
