Lethbridge leaders, political experts react to Trudeau resignation [Video]

LETHBRIDGE –

Following Monday’s announcement that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Liberal leader, political experts in Lethbridge say it was a matter of time before he’d resign.

“I don’t think it’s a huge surprise for a lot of people,” said Lars Hallstrom, a professor of political science at the University of Lethbridge.

“The resignation of the deputy prime minister after the post-cabinet reshuffle also got a lot of attention, so I think he spent some time with his family and thought about what he wanted to do and if he wanted to stay in this and perhaps, understandably, decided it was time to step back.”

During the announcement outside his official Rideau Cottage residence, Trudeau said he’ll stay on as prime minister until a new leader is chosen.

Parliament is also prorogued.

“We look forward to learning more about the coming changes with our federal government,” Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen said in a …