Trudeau to announce he’s stepping down as Liberal leader: sources [Video]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce this morning that he’s stepping down as Liberal leader, sources tell CBC News.

Those sources, who spoke on the condition they not be named, said Trudeau will stay on until his successor is chosen.  

Sources also said Trudeau has asked Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to prorogue Parliament until March 24.

The prime minister is expected to address Canadians at 10:45 a.m. ET from outside his home at Rideau Cottage. 

He has been under mounting pressure to resign amid sinking public opinion polling, including from his own caucus. 

At least two dozen individual MPs, several regional caucuses — including Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario — have called for him to step down since before the holiday break. 

His political future was put into …