Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, under increasing pressure from within his own party, has announced his decision to step down after nine years as leader.
Trudeau stated he would remain in office until the Liberal Party selects a new leader and confirmed that parliament will be prorogued—suspended—until March 24.
“This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it’s clear to me that if I am fighting internal battles, I cannot be the best option for that election” he said during a press conference on Monday.
Trudeau’s declining popularity among Canadians had become a growing liability for his party as federal elections approach later this year.
