Canadian Prime Minister announces resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down as leader of the Liberal Party. He will remain in office until a new leader is elected, a process that is expected to take several months, the Associated Press reports.

According to sources familiar with the situation, parliament, which was due to resume on January 27, has been suspended until March 24. During this period, a new leader of the Liberal Party will be elected. At the same time, the three main opposition parties have prepared a plan to overthrow the government through a vote of no confidence after parliament resumes.

"Every success I have achieved throughout my career has been due to the support of my family. Yesterday I discussed this decision with my children, and today I share it with you: I will step down as leader of the Liberal Party and will hand over the office of prime minister once a new leader is elected," Trudeau said in a statement.

Trudeau faced a leadership challenge after the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who had a disagreement with Trudeau over how to respond to former U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods.

Several Liberal Party MPs have also called for the prime minister to resign. According to the latest polls, the Liberal Party is likely to suffer a significant defeat in this year's elections.

For your information, Justin Trudeau came to power in 2015. He announced plans such as an open immigration policy, combating climate change, and raising taxes on the wealthy. During his leadership, the country has implemented a number of reforms, but the problems that have arisen in recent years have been a serious test for the government.