Tue Jan 07 13:16:02 IST 2025: ## Trudeau Resigns After Nine Years as Canadian Prime Minister

**OTTAWA** – After nine years in office, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned today, amid declining poll numbers and internal party pressure. The announcement follows months of speculation and increasing calls for his resignation from within the Liberal Party. The party faces a strong challenge from the Conservative Party in the upcoming 2025 federal election, and recent polls suggest a potential Liberal defeat.

Trudeau’s tenure was marked by strained relations with India, particularly over accusations that he appeased Sikh separatists in an attempt to garner political support from the Sikh community in Canada. This led to a significant diplomatic rift between the two countries.

Several prominent figures are expected to vie for the Liberal Party leadership and the Prime Ministership. Potential candidates include Anita Anand, the former Defence Minister of Indian descent; Mélanie Joly, the current Minister of Foreign Affairs; Chrystia Freeland, a former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister; and Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of Canada. The Liberal Party will now begin the process of selecting a new leader.

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