Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he intends to step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Party after nine controversial years in office but will remain in his post until a successor is chosen.
The move comes amid mounting criticism from Liberal legislators, plummeting approval ratings, and growing national discontent.
Facing abysmal polling numbers indicating a crushing defeat in the next election, Trudeau made his announcement during a live news conference where he confirmed that Parliament would be prorogued until March 24, effectively delaying any confidence votes or government challenges. This maneuver means Trudeau will remain in power when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20—a critical period in which Trump’s proposed tariffs could further destabilise Canada’s already tanking economy.
Trudeau defended his decision by framing it as a “sacrifice” for the greater good. “This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election,” he stated.
However, critics argue that his resignation is long overdue after years of fiscal mismanagement, political blunders, and controversial policies that have left Canadians facing soaring living costs, housing shortages, and an impending recession.
The economic downturn has been exacerbated by Trudeau’s contentious policies, including a punitive carbon tax set to increase again on April 1, and accusations of failing to protect Canada’s economic interests amid growing U.S. trade pressures. The country’s middle class, which Trudeau once claimed to champion, now spends more on taxes than on basic necessities like food and housing.
Trudeau’s government has also faced increasing backlash over issues such as unaffordable housing, rising food bank reliance, and a healthcare system in crisis. Public trust further eroded after failed attempts to reshuffle his cabinet—a notable flashpoint being his attempted demotion of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, a close ally. Freeland’s resignation letter accused Trudeau of political gimmicks and underscored his inability to prioritise the nation’s well-being over partisan strategies.
The announcement of his resignation follows years of mounting scandals and controversial policies, including what many see as reckless immigration standards contributing to crime and drug crises. Trudeau painted himself as a leader of resilience and generosity, yet Canadians have become more politically polarised than at any point in recent history.
The opposition, led by Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, is poised to capitalise on the disillusionment. Poilievre, known for his support of the 2022 trucker protests against vaccine mandates, has surged in popularity with his calls for fiscal responsibility and freedom from government overreach.
By suspending Parliament until late March, Trudeau’s critics argue he has once again chosen political survival over accountability. Opposition parties had been preparing to bring down the government in late January, but the prorogation delays any no-confidence motions until at least May. This strategic delay raises concerns that Trudeau’s extended leadership could cause further instability at a time when Canada needs decisive action.
Trudeau’s legacy, once defined by promises of progress and transparency, is now characterised by economic turmoil, accusations of elitism, and a deepening national divide. As Canada braces for an uncertain future, many Canadians view his resignation not as a step toward renewal but as a necessary conclusion to an era of failed leadership.
🚨BREAKING: Justin Trudeau has officially resigned as Prime Minister of Canada. pic.twitter.com/xN1MoCkqyf
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 6, 2025
Damage done
Crocodile tears. He’ll be smiling broadly when king chuck knights him or whatever it is that they do.
Given his orders by Schwab just as Ardern was, but not until end of March and then only if a suitable successor can be found to lead the Liberal Party. Now everyone in Canada will get their hopes up, just like we did here, and vote in the Opposition, just like we did here, and then will find that the destruction wreaked on society by these mongrels is irreparable. Just like we did here.
Did you honestly get your hopes up and believe that voting in the other cheek of the same ass would be any different?
Socialism doe’s not work.
This isn’t socialism its globalist capitalism…..there are really no socialist party’s left anywhere, these days…..
He resigned amid an ongoing criminal investigation into his ties to an international pedophile ring.
The news was first reported by the Globe and Mail on Sunday, citing three sources.
Last November, The People’s Voice reported that investigators in the Diddy case had found evidence of Trudeau committing heinous acts against children.
Seized footage from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ notorious parties featured the Canadian Prime Minister engaged in crimes against children, including rape and murder. (LibertyNZ)
Link please
So Canada, like NZ has a health care system in crisis. Whereas both had strong, well functioning (somewhat in NZ) health systems only 10 years ago.
Theres a few lessons there. Will go straight over his head though. What a dick
New Zealand’s healthcare has been in decline since the mid 1980’s with the Lange governments lurch to neo liberal globalism. The ground work was laid earlier by Labour and National but this is when things started going down hill for New Zealand in practical terms.
When I was a boy in the 70’s NZ’s healthcare was world class, now its bordering on third world. Cancer, for example, is five times more survivable in Australia than NZ (NZ govt figures by the way).
Problems in Canada sound exactly the same as the ones here. Funny that.
In a way, though, even though New Zealand faces similar wokerati/WEF challenges our problems have a dimension which is even worse than those in Canada. Basically, most economic and organisational problems are ultimately fixable. Really difficult, but solvable with the right policies.
Our major problem, though, is with race, and race goes right into the heart of a person’s identity. New Zealand is in the process of throwing off democracy and becoming a tribalist race based dictatorship. This goes far beyond questions of organising road cones. It reaches deep into the social cohesion which is necessary to form a properly functioning nation.
Another Marxist bites the dust. Arise Pierre Boilievre to join Donald Trump, Javier Milei, Nigel Farage etc.
And other ersatz reformers who are really just watered down globalists, (I’ll exclude Farage from that for now)
If the current lot in the waspnest don’t wise up FAST they will have it coming every bit that they deserve.
You can fool all the sheeple some of the time and some of the sheeple all the time, but you cannot fool all the sheeple all the time.
Once these sheeple join We The People, as it happens right here, right now, right everywhere, dynamics change.
And then the delusional mini-tyrants will find out how they have fooled themselves and each other.
They’ll have time in prison for TGSNT
Its just what we saw in New Zealand under Labour, all over again. My best guess, is there will be another mainstream globalist party come into office who will renege on its promises and instead acts as a baton carrier for more globalism, at the expense of local interests and sovereignty.
Nine years ago they got rid of the Harper govt for reason and this is the same party.
leaders are selected NOT elected
P diddy lister
Trudeau is on the Epstein list, as well as his ex wife
There will be another Trudeau, there is always another tyrant and it wont take long.
Justin will now spend some time visiting his father’s grave. In Cuba