Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns
In power since 2015, Trudeau said he would resign after a new leader of his Liberal Party is chosen.
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Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as prime minister and as Liberal Party leader in early 2025, with a leadership election planned to choose his successor. He indicated he would remain prime minister until a new Liberal leader is chosen and Parliament was to be prorogued to March 24 during the transition. This led to ongoing leadership races within the Liberal Party and a national election timeline adjustment.[1][3]
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As of mid-2025, reports indicated Mark Carney was a leading candidate for the Liberal leadership, riding momentum in polls and shifting the election dynamics, though exact outcomes depended on internal party processes and the broader electoral context.[5][1]
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The Canadian political landscape remained in flux through 2025 and into 2026, with ongoing coverage of leadership transitions, party strategies, and the federal election framework as parties prepared for the post-Trudeau era.[2][10]
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