Full transcript of Justin Trudeau’s resignation remarks
‘Last night, over dinner, I told my kids about the decision that I’m sharing with you today: I intend to resign as party leader—as prime minister—after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide competitive process.’
Memo to Liberals: Canada needs another Trudeau, but without the baggage
Liberal Party members have much to consider after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to resign as party leader and then as prime minister after they select a new leader.
The Trudeau legacy
In the lead-up to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6, The Hill Times has gathered commentary, kept under embargo until now, from Canadian historians, political scientists, partisans, and public policy experts.
Staring down the barrel of 2025
The current uncertainty and lack of a well-anchored, unifying voice will put Canada at a severe disadvantage in the onrushing showdown with Donald Trump.
After intense caucus pressure, Trudeau announces plans to resign as Liberal leader, prorogues Parliament
Justin Trudeau has faced calls from an increasing number of MPs, including the Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada regional caucuses, to step down as Liberal leader.
Liberal leadership normally a three-to-six-month race, but under party constitution’s ‘political circumstances,’ it could be a 30-to-45-day contest
Thanks to the necessity of prime minister’s departure now, the only way to provide stability to this nation is allowing a new Liberal leader to take their place and face the Trump administration for its first several months. After that, all bets are off.
Timing is right for Mark Carney to fill Canada’s leadership deficit
Given the huge threats to our future—of which Donald Trump is just one—Canada needs a leader with extensive economic experience, something which both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre each lack.
‘I’m left with questions’: Senator Bernard’s push to highlight the Upper Chamber’s lack of Black men
Only three Black men have been appointed to the Senate in its history, and there have been none in the Chamber since Don Meredith’s resignation in 2017.
Legitimacy in wielding a non-existing sword
A review of the rules on how to oust a party leader, the history that influenced its evolution, why caucus ousting its leader is illegitimate and pointless, with some extreme examples from other countries.
If Trudeau announces he’s stepping down, expect another cabinet shuffle, say Liberal sources
The Liberal caucus chair has allocated six hours for Wednesday’s national meeting to address any potential developments, as they remain uncertain about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plans, according to Liberal sources.
