-
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation from office.
-
The PM revealed on Monday that he will leave as soon as the ruling Liberal party chooses a new leader.
-
Before taking over the Liberal party in 2013, Trudeau, now 53, was not a leading political figure.
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation from office.
Speaking on Monday, the PM said he will leave office as soon as the ruling Liberal party chooses a new leader.
“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister,” Trudeau, who has been in power since 2015, told reporters in Ottawa following a protracted political crisis that saw top Liberal allies urge him to quit.Readin
READ ALSO: Argentina Opens Copa America Defense with 2-0 Victory Over Canada, Messi Shines
The PM said the Liberal leadership race will be “a robust, nationwide competitive process.” That means Trudeau will continue to lead Canada when incoming US president Donald Trump takes office this month and will be tasked with leading the country’s initial response to the new US administration, including a possible trade war.
Recall that Trump has vowed to impose 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian imports, which could prove devastating to the Canadian economy, and Trudeau has pledged to retaliate.
Before taking over the Liberal party in 2013, Trudeau, now 53, was not a leading political figure.
Omicron: Canada Lifts Ban on Travel From Nigeria
The Canadian government has lifted the travel ban imposed on 10 African countries, including Nigeria.
minister of health in Canada, Jean-Yves Duclos, announced the development at a media briefing on Friday.
The decision comes almost three weeks after the Canadian government banned 10 African countries over concerns relating to the Omicron COVID variant.
