Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said he would step down in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to legislators alarmed by his Liberal Party's miserable pre-election polling numbers.

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By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald J. Trump with a lame duck in charge.

These are the leading candidates to replace Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation Monday in the face of growing opposition. Trudeau said he will step down as Liberal leader as soon as his party finds his replacement.

The Liberal Party will hold a leadership race to replace Trudeau. His successor will inherit a daunting list of challenges.

Trudeau has faced calls to resign from members of his own ruling party ahead of an election that must take place by late October.

Much of the world still sees Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a force for progress. But Canadians had anticipated his resignation for quite some time.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speak as leaders prepare for a group picture at the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 19, 2024. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares/File Photo ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - The White House said on Monday that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he intends to resign from his post but will stay until a new leader of the country's Liberal Party is in place, effectively ending nine years of power.