end clap for the Trudeau dynasty? — RT in French

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on January 6 his “intention to resign” from his post as leader of the Liberal Party, while remaining in office until his successor is designated. This decision comes at a time when his governance was increasingly contested, both within the Liberals and in public opinion.

“I intend to resign from my position as Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and Prime Minister once the party has chosen its next leader following a national, rigorous and competitive process,” he said. this January 6 Justin Trudeau, during a press conference in Ottawa.

The current Prime Minister, who in mid-December still ruled out any resignation, assured that he would always act “motivated” to act in the “best interest of Canadians”. “During the holiday season, I had the opportunity to reflect and have long conversations with my family about our future,” Trudeau told the press. He also declared that the activity of Parliament would be suspended until March 24.

On the evening of January 5, citing several sources within the liberal party, the daily The Globe and Mail had reported that Trudeau could announce his resignation from the presidency of the party as early as January 6, ahead of the national meeting of the Liberals scheduled for January 8, in order to avoid the appearance of a forced resignation.

Half a century of Trudeau governance

According to the English daily’s sources, Justin Trudeau is facing an internal “revolt”, while “dismal” polls […] show that his party will probably be swept from power by Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives,” The Globe and Mail pointed out.

Elected leader of the Liberal Party in April 2013, Justin Trudeau became Prime Minister of Canada after a large victory in the October 2015 elections. Under his leadership, the Liberal Party also won the 2019 elections and, more difficultly, those of 2021.

Leaving the leadership of the party, after spending 11 years there, Justin did less than his father Pierre Elliott, who led the political party from 1968 to 1984. A period during which he held the position of Prime Minister for more than fifteen years. of Canada.