Canada’s Trudeau resigns ahead of 2025 elections

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned on Monday, ahead of general elections later this year in which the ruling Liberal party is polling badly, and amid tensions with President-elect Trump who has threatened steep tariffs on the country over border policies. 

“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister,” Trudeau said. 

“Last night, I asked the president of the Liberal Party to begin that process. This country deserves a real choice in the next election...