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Chrystia Freeland will run to replace Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister
Ex-journalist and senior government minister dubbed a ‘nasty woman’ by Trump aims to lead ailing Liberal party A former journalist turned senior government minister – who was dubbed a “nasty woman” by Donald Trump after bruising trade negotiations with the US – has announced that she will run for leadership of Canada’s ailing Liberal party.…
What’s next for Canada? 5 questions will help decide the future after Trudeau
By Bill Chappell Canada is entering a major transition in its national politics after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed he will resign. Questions about his political future had been raging for weeks, but his exit raises even more issues. After losing support within his own party and at the polls, Trudeau said on Monday that…
Trudeau says ‘not a snowball’s chance in hell’ Canada will join US
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has hit back at Donald Trump’s threat to use “economic force” to absorb Canada into the US saying there isn’t “a snowball’s chance in hell” to join the two. President-elect Trump has in recent weeks repeatedly needled Canada about it becoming the 51st US state. “You get rid of that…
Trump threatens Canada with ‘economic force’ amid turmoil over Trudeau exit
With an outgoing PM, suspended parliament and promised harsh tariffs, Canada scrambles to find a new leader President-elect Donald Trump has said the US will use “economic force” against its close ally Canada, doubling down on threats to impose protectionist tariffs on one of the US’s biggest trading partners. The remarks are likely to further…
Mark Carney ‘considering’ run to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada PM
Supporters of former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor say he has experience to lead in period of instability The former Bank of England governor Mark Carney, a climate-focused economist who became the first non-Briton to run the Bank, is considering entering the race to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister. Trudeau…
‘Starmer blasts Musk’ and Canada’s ‘Trudeau quits’
“Starmer blasts Musk”, declares the Daily Mirror. Sir Keir is quoted as saying that “a line has been crossed” in the rhetoric being directed at members of the government. The Financial Times says the prime minister took Mr Musk “to task” over his “lies and misinformation” about grooming gangs. The Guardian describes Sir Keir’s condemnation…
Canada’s Justin Trudeau resigns, citing ‘internal battles’
Under growing pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year stretch as leader. Trudeau said he would stay on in office until his Liberal Party can choose a new leader, and that parliament would be prorogued – or suspended – until 24 March.…
Who Could Replace Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister?
Canada’s Political Turmoil Whoever replaces Mr. Trudeau as the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party will become the prime minister. Not long after they’ll face a general election, and the daunting challenge of keeping the job. By Ian AustenVjosa Isai and Matina Stevis-Gridneff After 12 years leading the Liberal Party of Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Justin Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister
Canada’s Political Turmoil Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen. By Matina Stevis-GridneffIan AustenVjosa Isai and Thomas Fuller Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Vjosa Isai reported from Toronto, and Ian Austen from Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Justin Trudeau: Canadian politicians react as prime minister announces plan to resign – live
Justin Trudeau has said he will step down as Canada’s prime minister after his party has finds a new leader, a decision that in effect brings an end to nearly a decade in power. Here’s a recap of today’s developments: Trudeau said he will stay on as prime minister until a new leader of the…
Canada’s Justin Trudeau says he will resign as party leader and prime minister
By Bill Chappell Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to resign on Monday after loud calls from within his own party to step down. Ending weeks of speculation, Trudeau said he will no longer lead his Liberal Party but will remain in office until a successor is selected. “I intend to resign as party…
Why is Canada’s Justin Trudeau stepping down as prime minister?
Fifty-three-year-old has been under pressure to quit for some time amid economic malaise and political scandal After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau has said he intends to step down as prime minister. The 53-year-old politician, who rose to become prime minister in November 2015 on the promise of hope and revitalisation, has been…
Justin Trudeau announces plan to quit as Canada’s prime minister
Trudeau says he will bring end to his nearly 10-year spell in power once his Liberal party has found a new leader Justin Trudeau has said he will step down as Canada’s prime minister after his party has finds a new leader, a decision that in effect brings an end to nearly a decade in…
Justin Trudeau promised ‘sunny ways’ but could not fulfil his lofty ambitions
Canada’s outgoing PM leaves behind a mixed legacy dotted with progressive wins but was accused of failing to deliver on key issues He swept into parliament at the helm of surprise majority, promising change, hope and “sunny ways” as he charmed Canadians and much of the world with a brand that sought to embrace feminism,…
Canada PM Justin Trudeau could resign as early as Monday, reports say
Under-fire leader of Liberal party expected to signal intention to step aside after nearly a decade in office Justin Trudeau could announce his resignation as early as Monday, two leading Canadian newspapers have reported, after a snowballing leadership crisis that has caused the prime minister to lose support within his party. The Globe and Mail…
Canadian PM Trudeau may quit within days, media reports suggest
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could announce his resignation within days, according to media reports. He is considering stepping down as leader of the governing Liberal Party, which would also bring to an end his nine years as prime minister. It follows months of pressure from his own MPs. Last month, his finance minister quit,…