Justin Trudeau resignation: PM stepping down as Liberal leader [Video]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Liberal leader, and is proroguing Parliament as the Liberal Party of Canada embarks on the journey to replace him.

In an historic announcement outside his official Rideau Cottage residence, Trudeau declared his intention to stay on as prime minister until a new leader is chosen.

Citing the inability to overcome “internal battles,” Trudeau said that he intends to resign as both Liberal leader, and prime minister, once his party “selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide, competitive process.”

The prime minister said he asked the president of the Liberal party to begin that work, now.

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A source close to Trudeau told CTV News that the prime minister came to this decision over the last few days.

“Last night over dinner, I told my kids about …