Politics

Trudeau, Canada unpopular prime minister, resigns as squabbling Liberals prepare for polls

Led by Pierre Poilievre, opposition Conservative Party looks set to win 2025 election, according to polls, and intends to axe carbon tax

Canada Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, makes his resignation announcement outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa.
Canada Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, makes his resignation announcement outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa.Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/SCANPIX
Africa CorrespondentLondon
Published 6 January 2025, 23:15Updated 7 January 2025, 07:26
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