"I intend to resign as party leader, as PM," said Justin Trudeau, the former prime minister of Canada.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau steps down

After serving as prime minister of Canada for almost ten years, Justin Trudeau has resigned. Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as prime minister of Canada, saying he will step down as soon as the ruling Liberal Party selects a successor.

"I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister," Justin Trudeau declared during a press conference. Legislators from the Liberal Party had been putting tremendous pressure on Justin Trudeau to resign as prime minister of Canada before the federal elections, as they were concerned that if he remained in the position, the party may lose.