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Trudeau resigns as prime minister, Canada prepares for leadership change and future election

theweek.com — January 8, 2025 at 08:01 PM UTC

Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party, creating uncertainty in Canadian politics. He will suspend Parliament until March 24, allowing the Liberal Party time to choose a new leader before a national election. Trudeau's resignation comes amid challenges from incoming U.S. president Donald Trump, who has threatened tariffs on Canada. This situation leaves Trudeau in a weakened position, unable to effectively negotiate with Trump or address pressing issues. Pierre Poilievre, the likely successor, leads the Conservative Party and has gained support by opposing COVID-19 policies. However, he faces skepticism from voters, with many holding unfavorable views of the Conservatives, despite being seen as a better option than Trudeau.

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Liberal party prepares for leadership race to replace Trudeau as candidates emerge (news.yahoo.com)

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Liberal party prepares for leadership race to replace Trudeau as candidates emerge (thestar.com)

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Canada's foreign minister plans trip to Washington to discuss Trump tariffs (globalnews.ca)

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Canada's Liberal Party sets date for leadership vote following Trudeau's resignation (newsweek.com)

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Liberal Party of Canada introduces new voting rules to address foreign interference concerns (globalnews.ca)

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Liberals to announce new party leader on March 9 following Trudeau's resignation (castanet.net)

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Canada's foreign minister withdraws from leadership race to focus on U.S. tariff concerns (ndtv.com)

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Mélanie Joly heads to Washington to discuss tariffs with Trump administration (news.yahoo.com)

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Melanie Joly announces she will not run for Liberal Party leadership (cp24.com)

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Mélanie Joly announces she will not seek Liberal leadership role (thestar.com)

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Canada's foreign minister to meet U.S. officials next week over proposed tariffs (thestar.com)

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Melanie Joly confirms she will not run for Liberal party leadership (globalnews.ca)

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Mélanie Joly confirms she will not seek Liberal party leadership (thestar.com)

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Canada's Liberal Party to select new prime minister on March 9 after Trudeau's resignation (gazette.com)

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Melanie Joly confirms she will not run for Liberal leadership in Canada (regina.ctvnews.ca)

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Mélanie Joly and Dominic LeBlanc confirm they will not run for Liberal leadership in Canada (nationalpost.com)

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Mélanie Joly confirms she will not run for Liberal party leadership in Canada (news.yahoo.com)

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Trudeau seeks support from opposition to extend government’s time in Parliament (cbc.ca)

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Liberal party to announce new leader on March 9 and tightens voting rules (globalnews.ca)

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Liberal Party of Canada to choose new leader on March 9 following Trudeau's resignation (cp24.com)

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Liberals announce new rules for leadership race as they prepare to replace Trudeau (thestar.com)

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Liberal Party of Canada to choose new leader on March 9 with updated race rules (regina.ctvnews.ca)

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Canada to elect new Liberal Party leader on March 9 as Trudeau resigns (livemint.com)

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Trudeau's Liberal Party to choose new leader on March 9 (geo.tv)

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Canada's Liberal Party to select new prime minister on March 9 after Trudeau's resignation (news.yahoo.com)

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Liberals to announce new leader to succeed Trudeau on March 9 (nationalpost.com)

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Canada's Liberal Party to choose new prime minister on March 9 (gazette.com)

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Canada's Liberal Party to choose new prime minister on March 9 after Trudeau's resignation (abcnews.go.com)

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Canada's Liberal Party to elect new leader on March 9 as Trudeau steps down (hindustantimes.com)

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Liberals to announce new party leader to succeed Trudeau on March 9 (thestar.com)

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Liberal Party of Canada to elect new leader on March 9 following Trudeau's resignation (gazette.com)

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Liberal Party of Canada sets rules for leadership race to replace Trudeau (thestar.com)

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Conservatives gain largest lead over Liberals after Trudeau's resignation (thestar.com)

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Pierre Poilievre emerges as frontrunner in Canada’s search for new leader after Trudeau's resignation (firstpost.com)

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Canada's conservative movement gains traction as Trudeau resigns and activists receive training (foxnews.com)

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Pierre Poilievre leads polls as Canada's Conservative Party eyes next election (nytimes.com)

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Top Liberals prepare for leadership race as rules are set to change (cbc.ca)

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Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada's Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader (brecorder.com)

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Canada may select new Prime Minister by early March as leadership race begins (hindustantimes.com)

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Pierre Poilievre gains momentum as potential future prime minister of Canada (bbc.com)

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Liberal Party seeks new leader as Justin Trudeau resigns amid internal dissent (theglobeandmail.com)

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Justin Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister of Canada after nearly ten years in office (newyorker.com)

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Trudeau's resignation fails to boost Liberal party support in new poll (globalnews.ca)

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Dominic LeBlanc announces he will not run for Liberal leadership as caucus meets (news.yahoo.com)

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Trudeau resigns as prime minister, Canada prepares for leadership change and future election (theweek.com)

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Canadian finance minister Dominic LeBlanc declines to run for Liberal Party leadership (marketwatch.com)

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Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian Prime Minister triggering leadership election (salon.com)

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Dominic LeBlanc announces he will not seek Liberal party leadership (ctvnews.ca)

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LeBlanc announces he will not run for Liberal Party leadership as caucus meets (nationalpost.com)

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Dominic LeBlanc announces he will not run for Liberal Party leadership (cbc.ca)

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Dominic LeBlanc announces he will not run for Liberal party leadership (thestar.com)

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Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian Prime Minister after nine years in office (rollingstone.com)

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Liberal MPs meet in Ottawa to plan leadership race after Trudeau's resignation (globalnews.ca)

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Justin Trudeau announces resignation as Canadian Liberal leader amid declining support (elpais.com)

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Trudeau resigns as Canadian Prime Minister after meeting with Trump (cleveland.com)

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Justin Trudeau steps down as Liberal leader and prorogues Parliament (ctvnews.ca)

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Liberal MPs meet in Ottawa to discuss leadership transition after Trudeau's resignation announcement (ottawa.ctvnews.ca)

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Liberal MPs meet in Ottawa to discuss leadership transition after Trudeau's resignation announcement (thestar.com)

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Liberal MPs debate future of carbon tax as leadership race begins (nationalpost.com)

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Trudeau's resignation sparks talk of federal election as Newfoundland and Labrador's seats gain importance (cbc.ca)

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Justin Trudeau announces resignation as Pierre Poilievre emerges as frontrunner for Prime Minister of Canada (talksport.com)

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Justin Trudeau announces resignation after nearly 10 years as Canadian Prime Minister (foxnews.com)

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Justin Trudeau announces resignation as prime minister and rules out Canada joining the US (independent.co.uk)

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Chrystia Freeland emerges as likely successor to Trudeau after his resignation (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Trudeau rejects Trump's proposal to make Canada the 51st state (dawn.com)

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Trudeau resigns prompting leadership race in Canada’s Liberal Party (zeenews.india.com)

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Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian Prime Minister after nearly a decade in office (ft.com)

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Justin Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister of Canada amid declining support (theage.com.au)

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Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian prime minister after nearly 10 years in office (independent.co.uk)

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Trudeau announces plans to step down as Canada’s prime minister after nearly nine years in office (cbc.ca)

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Poilievre targets potential Liberal leaders as Trudeau resigns (cbc.ca)

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Poilievre targets potential Liberal leaders as Trudeau's resignation reshapes political landscape (news.yahoo.com)

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Justin Trudeau announces resignation as Prime Minister outside Rideau Cottage (theglobeandmail.com)

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Trudeau resigns as Canadian Prime Minister amid Conservative Party surge in polls (smh.com.au)

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Trudeau's resignation sparks calls for early federal election in Canada (cbc.ca)

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Trudeau resigns as Canada's prime minister, Liberal Party faces leadership contest (foxnews.com)

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Trudeau announces resignation as Liberal Party faces leadership transition and electoral challenges (cbc.ca)

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Canadians react to Trudeau's resignation after nearly 10 years as prime minister (spectrumlocalnews.com)

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Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader after 12 years, leadership race begins in Canada (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Ottawa chaos creates uncertainty and opportunity for Saskatchewan industries (regina.ctvnews.ca)

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Trudeau announces resignation as Liberal Party leader after nearly a decade in office (dailycaller.com)

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