section_path: Resignation of Justin Trudeau
section_name: Resignation of Justin Trudeau
paragraph_text: Resignation of Justin Trudeau
  
  On 6 January 2025, Justin Trudeau announced he would resign as Liberal leader and Prime Minister of Canada by 24 March 2025 upon the election of a new party leader. In his resignation speech, Trudeau stated that party dissent would prevent him from campaigning effectively in the 2025 federal election. He expressed pride in his government's achievements, including his support for Ukraine during its ongoing conflict and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.