Justin Trudeau resignation prompts reaction from Sask. politicians [Video]

Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Monday, reaction from politicians around the world quickly began to circulate, including in Saskatchewan.

Trudeau announced his intention to stay on as prime minister until a party leadership race is complete, he also announced the prorogation of parliament until March 24 – to allow the process to play out.

Saskatchewan NDP leader Carla Beck was the first to release a statement following Trudeau’s news conference at Rideau Cottage and said it’s time for Canadians to unite.

“It’s clear the chaos in Ottawa will not end for some time. I share the deep frustration of Saskatchewan residents and Canadians that internal politics has taken centre stage over the need for a coordinated and united response to the great challenges facing our province and nation,” Beck said.

Beck said with incoming President Donald Trump’s threat of 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods …