Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he intends to step down after nearly a decade in office. Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa, Trudeau stated he would resign as both party leader and prime minister once the Liberal Party selects a new leader.
“I care deeply about this country and I will always be motivated by what is in the best interests of Canadians,” Trudeau, 53, expressed, acknowledging the challenges faced by his government. He highlighted the paralysis in parliament, which has endured the longest session of a minority government in Canadian history. The parliament will be suspended until March 24 to facilitate the leadership transition.
Trudeau’s decision comes amid a confluence of crises, including rising tensions with the U.S. over potential tariffs from the incoming Trump administration, the resignation of key allies, and plummeting approval ratings for the Liberal Party. The next general election is scheduled for no later than October 20, 2025, with many anticipating it might occur sooner. Current polls indicate that Trudeau’s party could suffer a significant defeat against the opposition Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre.
“This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,” Trudeau remarked, emphasizing his belief in the need for a fresh perspective.
Trudeau criticized Poilievre’s vision for Canada, asserting that it lacks the ambition and optimism required to address critical issues such as climate change and the country’s diverse values. He condemned attacks on journalism and public institutions, stating that Canadians need a leader who offers a hopeful and inclusive future.
The announcement follows a tumultuous period for Trudeau’s government, marked by the unexpected resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. In her resignation letter, Freeland accused Trudeau of relying on “political gimmicks” ahead of the election, referencing recent fiscal policies that many view as attempts to regain favor with voters in light of economic discontent.
The political landscape is further complicated by the return of Donald Trump to the White House, where he has threatened to impose significant tariffs on Canadian imports. Trump’s derogatory remarks about Trudeau, including calling him the “governor” of the “Great State of Canada,” have added to the pressure on the prime minister.
Trudeau, who first took office in 2015 with a promise of “sunny ways,” has faced increasing scrutiny in recent years as economic discontent has grown among Canadians. A viral confrontation with a steel worker, who expressed frustration over rising living costs, encapsulated the challenges facing Trudeau’s leadership.
This is the main reason Trump threatened to impose significant tariffs on Canadian imports in the U.S. This is because Trudeau is allowing hundreds of thousands of people to illegally cross the Canadian border into the United States. Of course aided and abetted by sleepy Joe Biden.
How can there be a change in Dominica when more than 6,000 people are benefitting FINANCIALLY from free housing and the opposition is against it.There are more than 5,000 people in the NEP,2,700 receiving $300 monthly and 300 in yes we care,the opposition is against all those programme.That is already 14,000 voters for DLP,and it is a fact UWP is losing support.
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You are off topic and stupid. Is it your corrupted God Skerrit, who told you that the opposition is against people being employed? I think the opposition is calling for home owners to get titles for their homes, and for the NEP workers to get more money. You are too foolish to hear that.
By the way why didn’t you mention that Skerrit gets almost $100 000 every month for his rented house? Is the house Skerrits own house? This shows how idiotic you are. Are you ashamed of saying that?
He should be shipped to Ukraine in a container. That was his major preoccupation, not Canada.
More to come, Germany next, then France!
Nothing lasts forever. Mr. Justin Trudeau as ascended to the highest office of government with very high approval ratings. Today, his popularity is at an all time low convincing him to remit office.
This should be a teachable moment for those in position of power and who aside to elective office. It’s a privilege to be elected to an office of authority. It’s not a given nor a right.
Be fair! Treat people well. Remember this: Karma has no menu; you get serve what you deserve.(To Roosevelt and his apostles)
Gaboo! I mean Ibo! Don’t you think that the connection between Roosevelt and Trudeau is a little bit of a stretch? Roosevelt even if he wants to step down, who is available to step up in his place?
Really? A country which is at the bottom rung of the ladder no citizen of Dominica is better capable of leading than the present imbecile?
I was taught never to argue with idiots. They will bring you dwn to their level and beat you with experience.
Gaboo!!! I mean Ibo. None of the capable citizens are presenting themselves. Over the past 20 years, Roosevelt has retired the entire UWP founders and their successors. All those who go to sleep and dream of beating him, wake up apologizing. Roosevelt is only partly to blame for his tenure. You and I have quite a bit of the blame to carry.
So many qualified, talented and influential individuals who will simply not present themselves to the service of Dominica. Eg Gabriel Christian, who is endowed with the pedigree and credentials of a seminal Prime Minister, is away on vacation while the country is in anguish. How do you account for that?
When allyou had overthrow PJ allyou didn’t find someone for the interim position???
Just because no body on Dominica doesn’t seem fit for the position don’t you think there is a Dominican somewhere that can do a better job than Star-Boy-Of Stupidity???
Dominica just need a Grown-Man to have a vision of prosperity and a mature mind to move forward,,,
Skerrit is a LickleBoy!!! is long time allyou was suppose to get rid of mista all you just dere AsIf!!!
Damn good riddance for true.Instead of looking after his people,he sending arms and ammunition to Ukraine in the NATO war against Russia.The Democrats did the same in the USA.They sent billions in military aid to Ukraine while the people hungry,starving and on drugs.
Na Na Na Na Hey Hey-ey Goodbye!!! The long overdue end of the tenure of a lightweight head-of-state who failed to display any semblance of a spine or tangible leadership during his ten years at the helm.
Who will be the next political domino to exit the world stage? Could it be the political figure head who reigns in a European country where French is truly the official language?
i hope that lord commander can do the decent thing and step down after 20 years in leadership and his party going on 30 years in power.
Hi Sir…wind of change is also going on in the Caribbean.. Trinidad also….soon it have some other islands to follow like Dominica…st Vincent and Antigua…they continueous want to stay in office doing very little…while they are buying huge properties and building mansions…they all like u are getting very unpopular
They are elected by the voters, you know. They do not place themselves in office. It is the majority of voters who CHOOSE them over others.
The CCJ has it right. These elections are all tainted. The electoral system is so corrupt that if you put a sheep to contest a national election in Dominica and paint on the word LABOUR in red on the animal, the sheep will win the seat.
“Trudeau criticized Poilievre’s vision for Canada, asserting that it lacks the ambition and optimism required to address critical issues such as climate change and the country’s diverse values. He condemned attacks on journalism and public institutions, stating that Canadians need a leader who offers a hopeful and inclusive future.”
See this here is exactly why Trudeau needs to go. All these leaders who are prioritizing United Nations New World Order garbage over the wellbeing of their people need to be replaced. You think people care about “climate change”, “diverse values” and “inclusive future” when they can barely pay rent or buy food with rising inflation?