Justin Trudeau's reluctant departure will leave his Liberal party in …

Tue Jan 07 14:30:16 IST 2025: ## Trudeau Resigns as Canadian Prime Minister Amidst Party Crisis

**OTTAWA** – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, bringing an end to nearly a decade in office and triggering a leadership race that could decide the fate of the Liberal Party. Trudeau, citing a parliamentary deadlock and plummeting poll numbers, acknowledged that a fourth term was impossible despite his personal desire to continue.

The Liberal Party is facing a severe crisis. Recent by-elections have resulted in the loss of key strongholds, prominent cabinet ministers have resigned, and the party’s approval rating has sunk to a historic low of 16%, its worst pre-election standing in over a century. All opposition parties are poised to bring down the minority government.

Trudeau’s leadership style, characterized by a tightly controlled inner circle of close friends and advisors, has been criticized as contributing to the party’s woes. Experts point to his controversial decision to force the resignation of his close ally, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, and his tendency to prioritize personal loyalty over political pragmatism. This approach, analysts suggest, left the party vulnerable and unprepared for the current crisis.

Trudeau’s tenure has been marked by both significant achievements and a series of damaging scandals, including blackface controversies, family vacation controversies, and accusations of ethical breaches. His slow response to public criticism surrounding these events has been widely seen as exacerbating the situation. The delay in his resignation has further damaged his legacy, according to political analysts.

The upcoming leadership race presents a significant challenge for the Liberal Party. Trudeau’s centralized leadership style has left the party without a clear heir apparent, and the prospective candidates face the daunting task of rebuilding a party described as “in tatters.” The future of Canada’s long-standing “natural governing party” now hangs in the balance.