Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader after 12 years, leadership race begins in Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after 12 years leading the Liberal Party. This opens the door for a leadership contest among prominent party members. Potential candidates include Chrystia Freeland, Dominic LeBlanc, Melanie Joly, and Mark Carney. The new leader will also become Prime Minister and face Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre in upcoming elections. Trudeau stated that the party will select his successor through a member vote. The elections are required by October, but the new leader may face a vote of no confidence before then.