Why Has Justin Trudeau Resigned?

He hasn't really resigned yet. Under increasing strain from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared he will resign and conclude his nine-year tenure as leader.

Trudeau stated he would remain in office until his Liberal Party can select a new leader, and that parliament would be adjourned - or halted - until 24 March.

"This nation merits a genuine alternative in the forthcoming election and it has become evident to me that if I'm forced to engage in internal conflicts, I cannot be the ideal contender in that election," he remarked during a news conference Monday.

Trudeau's personal unpopularity with Canadians had evolved into a mounting burden on his party's prospects in preparation for national elections later this year.

Lets Talk Little About Who Trudeau is

Trudeau, 53, rose to prominence in 2015 and guided the Liberals to two additional electoral victories in 2019 and 2021.

The eldest child of the influential former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, who passed away in 2000, Justin Trudeau transitioned to politics after jobs as a snowboard trainer, bartender, doorman, and educator.

He was initially chosen for the House of Commons in 2008 to advocate for a blue-collar Montreal district.

He reformed the Senate with the goal of making it less partisan and more open by abolishing party-based nominations and introducing an autonomous, merit-driven selection system.

He also negotiated a new trade agreement with the United States and implemented a carbon levy to cut Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions during his first two periods as prime minister.

The parent of three also decriminalized marijuana, conducted a public investigation into missing and murdered Indigenous women, and approved laws allowing medically assisted dying.

In Monday’s comments, Trudeau considered some of his achievements while serving in office.

“We were elected in 2015 to advocate for the middle class, and that’s precisely what we’ve done over the past years,” he stated. “We’ve lowered their taxes, we’ve enhanced the benefits to households, we ensured the economy was centered on supporting everyone and not just a few.”

So What's next When He Resign?

Trudeau has asked that Canada’s Parliament undergo a phase of suspension, halting its meetings until March 24. Governor General Mary Simon has authorized the proposal.

For the Liberals, Trudeau’s exit is expected to launch a contest to determine his replacement as party leader.

That competition comes at a critical moment for the party, as it faces a national election, scheduled to occur before October 20. Surveys indicated that, under Trudeau’s guidance, the Liberal Party would have significantly lost to the opposing Conservatives if the vote were conducted immediately. “ I plan to step down as party leader, as prime minister, after the party chooses its next leader through a thorough, nationwide, competitive procedure,” Trudeau stated.

Now that Trudeau has revealed his plan to withdraw, the Liberals will need to organize a unique leadership convention to select their next leader.

The obstacle for the party is that these gatherings typically take weeks to coordinate, and if an election happens sooner, the Liberals would be led by a prime minister not elected by members.

That situation has never occurred in Canada. The Liberals might attempt to organize a shorter convention than normal, but that could lead to complaints from contenders who believe they are at a disadvantage.

List Of Potential Candidate

Here are the list of Potential Candidate for the position:

1. Mark Carney: This is the first person. Mark Carney is an economist and banker.

He was once the former governor of the Bank of Canada and over the years, he has been advising the Liberal government on economic matters.

2. Francois-Philippe Champagne: The second person is Francois-Philippe Champagne, a fine candidate.

He is The minister of innovation, science and industry since 2021, he was the minister of foreign affairs before that.

Chrystia Freeland: I personally love this woman . She is the representative for University-Rosedale, Ontario, and the previous deputy prime minister.

Once a trusted counselor to Trudeau, her exit from his administration was viewed as a moment of accountability for his governance. She is considered a reliable and steady substitute for Trudeau, and in surveys, she performs the best among Liberal lawmakers before elections.