Tue Jan 07 03:12:43 UTC 2025: ## Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister
**OTTAWA** – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on [Date of resignation], stepping down from both his role as Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Party. While he will remain in office until a successor is chosen, his departure marks the end of an era in Canadian politics.
Trudeau’s resignation sparked immediate international reaction. Former US President Donald Trump, in a statement made *before* the announcement but while Trudeau’s potential departure was speculated, expressed his preference for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre as the next Prime Minister. Trump, citing a desire for closer alignment of political views, stated that Poilievre’s ascension would be “very good.”
The news also prompted a reaction from SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who tweeted that “2025 is looking good,” in a post referencing Trudeau’s resignation alongside other global political events.
Tensions between Trudeau and Trump have been a long-standing feature of their relationship. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian goods if border security issues weren’t addressed, causing significant concern in Canada. He has also repeatedly criticized Trudeau’s handling of immigration and questioned the economic benefits of the US-Canada relationship, even suggesting Canada become a US state.
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh responded to Trudeau’s resignation by stating that the opportunity should not be missed to effect [mention Singh’s statement about what opportunity shouldn’t be missed]. The upcoming Liberal leadership race and its impact on Canadian politics will be closely watched.
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