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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Friday, Dec.20, 2024. Trudeau has called a news conference in Ottawa this morning amid growing calls for his resignation. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
By The Canadian Press
Federal Politics

Trudeau to step down as prime minister

Jan 6, 2025 | 9:14 AM

Justin Trudeau says he will resign as prime minister and the leader of the Liberal party following a leadership contest.

He also says Governor General Mary Simon has agreed with his request to prorogue Parliament until March 24.

More coming.

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