Trudeau resignation: B.C. politicians weigh in [Video]

Reactions are pouring in from Canadians across the country after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement Monday morning that he is stepping down as leader of the Liberal Party.

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In B.C., Premier David Eby took to social media to thank Trudeau for his service to Canada, but acknowledged the two did not always agree.

“We worked on many important issues including partnering to lower the cost of childcare for families,” he wrote.

Looking forward, Eby said “we must come together to protect Canadian workers and businesses against U.S. tariff threats.”

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad issued a statement as well, taking aim at Eby and Trudeau, while endorsing Pierre Poilievre.

“David Eby has lost his number one political ally today with Trudeau’s resignation. Together they brought British Columbians drug decriminalization, safe supply, radical identity politics, …