He has served as prime minister since 2015.

Trudeau said he came to the decision recently and shared the news with his family last night.

I have fought for this country, for you.

Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation as Party Leader and Prime Minister

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 19, 2024.Mauro Pimentel/Getty Images

Canada is planning for a general election before Oct. 20 of this year to elect members to parliament.

Its time for a reset, Trudeau said.

Its time for the temperature to come down, for the people to have a fresh start in Parliament.

Trudeau, who led the nation for almost a decade, has encountered resistance and mounting discontent from citizens.

A growing number of Liberal members of parliament had alsomounted public pressurefor the prime minsters resignation.

Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State, hewrote.

The United States can no longer suffer the massive Trade Deficits and Subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat.

Justin Trudeau knew this, and resigned.

Together, what a great Nation it would be!

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