Trudeau steps down after nearly a decade amid internal party turmoil and cabinet resignations
Ottawa: Wow, can you believe it? Justin Trudeau has officially stepped down as Prime Minister of Canada after almost ten years in charge. He made the announcement today right outside his home at Rideau Cottage.
Things got pretty heated when his finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, suddenly quit and criticized his budget plans. That really stirred the pot, and many in his own party started calling for him to resign.
Trudeau shared that after chatting with his family, he felt it was time to go. He mentioned that the “internal battles” made him realize he wasn’t the best choice for the party moving forward.
Now, his party needs to find someone to step in as interim prime minister until the next federal election, which has to happen before the end of October. But who knows, the new leader might call for elections sooner.
Freeland’s resignation was a big deal. It sparked a wave of unrest within the party, with many MPs and regional groups wanting Trudeau out. It’s been a rough ride for him lately, especially with rising costs and inflation making people unhappy.
Interestingly, even Donald Trump had something to say about Freeland’s exit, calling her behavior “toxic.” It’s wild how these political dramas unfold, right?
Trudeau, who is the son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, had a strong start with high approval ratings when he first took office. But over the years, he’s faced a lot of criticism for various issues, including the cost of living and immigration policies.
Now, there’s buzz about who might take over. Mark Carney, a former Bank of England governor, is a name being tossed around, along with Freeland herself. It’ll be interesting to see how this all plays out!
