Justin Trudeau says he intends to resign as party leader and as prime minister after the party selects its next leader.
Trudeau says he made his decision to resign after having long conversation with his family – he says his success was due to their support. He told his kids about his decision to resign at dinner last night.
Justin Trudeau says “this country deserves a real choice” at the next election, after announcing his resignation as prime minister.
Trudeau says it has become clear, if he has to fight “internal battles” that he cannot be the best option on the ballot for Canadians.
He says parliament has been “paralysed for months” – after what he calls the longest session of a minority parliament in Canadian history.
Trudeau goes on to say that’s why the country needs a new session of parliament, and the house will be prorogued until 24 March.
Trudeau says he is excited to see the process that will replace him unfold in the months ahead.
He says his Liberal Party was elected for the third time in 2021 to strengthen the economy post-pandemic and advance Canada’s interests, and says that is the job he and his party will continue to do.
