Trudeau resigns as Canada's prime minister, Liberal Party faces leadership contest
Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Canada's prime minister, leaving the Liberal Party in a challenging position ahead of an upcoming election. The party faces declining poll numbers and must address issues like rising living costs and immigration. A national leadership contest will determine Trudeau's successor. Potential candidates include former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney, among others. The next election is set for no later than October, with the Conservative Party gaining momentum as a significant challenger. The new Liberal leader will need to navigate these political pressures.