Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Friday, Dec.20, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

By The Canadian Press

Federal Politics

Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

Jan 6, 2025 | 10:41 AM

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

He is speaking to reporters outside his residence in Ottawa this morning.

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

Trudeau says he asked Liberal party president Sachit Mehra to immediately launch a leadership race.

He says Canadians deserve a real choice in the next election.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 6, 2024.