OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is addressing media this morning from his residence in Ottawa as a growing number of his MPs call for his resignation.
This is his first planned news conference in the three weeks since Chrystia Freeland's resignation as finance minister and deputy prime minister, which rocked Trudeau's government and ignited an even bigger push for him to step aside.
Here's the latest (all times Eastern):
11:09 a.m.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he intends to resign as party leader and prime minister after his party elects a new leader.
He says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon granted his request to prorogue Parliament, saying the House of Commons will not sit until March 24.
Trudeau says he came to the decision to resign after speaking with his family over the holidays, and that part of the reason was so Canadians have a “real choice” in the next election.
Citing “internal battles” within his caucus, Trudeau says he is not the best option for that race, despite being a "fighter" who is driven by his love for Canada and his desire to serve Canadians.
8:56 a.m.
The Prime Minister's Office notifies the Parliamentary Press Gallery that Trudeau "will be making an announcement and answering questions from the media" outside his home, Rideau Cottage, at 10:45 a.m.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 6, 2025.
Canadian Press staff, The Canadian Press
