Trudeau Resigns: Next Steps Unveiled

Trudeau Resigns: Next Steps Unveiled

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau officially announces that he is resigning as leader of the Liberal Party and Canadian prime minister.

Furthermore, he also announces his intention to stay as prime minister of Canada until a new leader is chosen.

 

Trudeau has also met with Governor General Mary Simon this morning and asked for the prorogation of parliament until March 24, 2025.

PM confirms that this has been approved by the Governor General.

Prorogation is defined as the action of discontinuing a session of a parliament or other legislative assembly without dissolving it.

What happens next after Trudeau’s resignation announcement?

According to sources, Liberal MPs have been invited to a special two-hour virtual briefing this afternoon on the party’s constitution and the caucus’ participation in leadership matters.

The Liberal Party of Canada’s constitution states that “upon the occurrence of a leadership trigger event,” or if the leader announces their resignation, a meeting of the national board of directors must be held within 27 days.

After consulting with caucus, the board could designate an interim leader. Top party officials would also be needed to determine a leadership vote date and other race-related restrictions.

PM has led the Liberal Party of Canada since 2013 and served as Prime Minister since 2015.