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Justin Trudeau Resigns as Prime Minister of Canada.

Appointment | Dated: 14 Jan 2025

In January 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will resign as both the Prime Minister and the leader of the Liberal Party after facing strong internal opposition. He will remain in office until a new party leader is elected.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Canada's parliament will be suspended until March 24, 2025, when a new leader will be chosen.
  • - Justin Trudeau has been the leader of the Liberal Party for 11 years and served as Prime Minister for 9 years.
  • - In 2007, he won the Liberal Party nomination for the Papineau riding in Montréal. He was first elected in 2008 and then re-elected in 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2021. He became the leader of the Liberal Party in April 2013.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) In 2015, Justin Trudeau won a major victory in the federal election and became the second-youngest Prime Minister in Canadian history.
  • (ii) He was sworn in as the 23rd Prime Minister on November 4, 2015, and successfully led his party to re-election in 2019 and 2021, securing a third term.
  • (iii) During his time in office, he focused on progressive issues such as fighting climate change and addressing the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples. However, the final years of his leadership have been marked by growing economic challenges.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently resigned as the Prime Minister of Canada?

Correct Answer: Justin Trudeau

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About Canada

  • Capital: Ottawa
  • Currency: Canadian Dollar