Official says Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau resigns as Liberal Party leader

Jan 6, 2025, 9:12 AM | Updated: 9:54 am

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on Friday, Dec.20, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick /The Canadian Press via AP)
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(Sean Kilpatrick /The Canadian Press via AP)

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signaled growing turmoil within his government.

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