TORONTO (Diya TV) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday announced he is resigning, citing sinking approval ratings and a need for a political reboot. The decision comes as the Liberal Party grapples with growing pressure from a series of missteps and scandals that have significantly eroded public confidence.
Trudeau, who has been at the helm of the country for close to a decade, stated that this decision is necessary to give the party space to regroup and rebuild its leadership. The Liberal Party will likely conduct a leadership race in the coming months to determine a successor. He confirmed that he would remain in office temporarily until a successor is determined, but acknowledged that his departure indeed marks a new chapter for the country’s political landscape.
According to political analysts, this step down follows from low historical approval ratings after recent poll results showed a growing momentum by the Conservative Party. Challenges, such as growing dissatisfaction with domestic and international issue handling, especially under Trudeau’s leadership, affect the Liberal Party. Canada’s relationship with India, for example, is at an all-time low.
There are mixed reactions from across Canada following the resignation of Trudeau. On one hand, some view this as a window of change, but on the other hand, some are questioning if his exit would restore confidence in the Liberal Party before the next elections. Many Canadians are now left wondering what the future of their country’s political direction would be as the party prepares for a leadership contest.
Trudeau’s resignation is a huge shift in Canadian politics, but no clear front-runner has emerged from the Liberal Party, so the road ahead is uncertain.
