Rising Prices Dashed Trudeau’s Promise to Canada’s Middle Class
While many issues turned Canadians away from their prime minister, the high cost of groceries and homes has become a chief grievance.
While many issues turned Canadians away from their prime minister, the high cost of groceries and homes has become a chief grievance.
The former governor of the Canadian and British central banks announced he was running to become head of the Liberal Party and prime minister.
The prime minister’s celebrity helped bring him to power. Even after his popularity collapsed, it still drew crowds.
Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, enjoys a commanding lead in the polls as Canadians look to the next general election.
By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald J. Trump with a lame duck in charge.
Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen.
The president-elect’s threat to impose major tariffs on Canadian goods and other pointed comments have tapped into a treacherous moment in domestic politics.