Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s Conservative Leader, Reacts to Trudeau’s Resignation [Video]

Following the announcement of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s resignation, Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the move as a superficial gesture by the Liberal Party aimed at salvaging its electoral prospects.

Shortly after Trudeau’s statement, Poilievre argued that the resignation does little to address the systemic challenges and policy failures that marked Trudeau’s nine-year tenure.

Why It Matters

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, ending nearly ten years at the country’s helm. The decision follows mounting discontent over his leadership and escalating internal turmoil, underscored by the sudden departure of his finance minister.

Trudeau, the latest in a wave of liberal leaders worldwide to step down amid rising voter dissatisfaction, acknowledged the internal struggles within his party.

“It has become clear to me that I cannot be the leader during the next elections,” he stated. Trudeau will remain prime minister until the Liberal Party selects a new leader.

Trudeau’s resignation comes at a turbulent time for …