What happens now that Justin Trudeau has resigned?
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canadian Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau is stepping down as leader of the Liberal Party after serving as prime minister for nearly a decade – a move that requires the party to choose a new leader. Facing mounting pressure to resign from members of his own party, Trudeau announced on Monday he will step down from his post which he was first elected to in 2015. open image in gallery Trudeau, who has led the Liberal Party since 2015, will step down from his position “I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide, competitive process,” Trudeau said on Monday. open image in gallery Trump’s threat to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canada sparked internal battles among Trudeau and his party Trudeau said he asked the president of the Liberal Party, Sachit Mehra, to begin the leadership selection process. Transport Minister Anita Anand could be considered for the position, as well as François-Philippe Champagne, the registrar of Canada and minister of innovation, science and industry, Other names thrown into the mix include Mélanie Joy, the minister of foreign affairs; Sean Fraser, the former minister of immigration and former minister of housing; Mark Carney, an adviser to Trudeau and the former governor of the Bank of England; Christy Clark, the former premier of British Columbia; and Dominic LeBlanc, the minister of finance.