Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is stepping down from his position after nine years in office.
Trudeau is expected to announce his intentions at an emergency meeting of the Liberal Party scheduled for January 8, as the party finds itself in a challenging position ahead of the parliamentary elections set for October.
Trudeau became Prime Minister of Canada in 2015, promising a "sunny ways" approach to reforms and a progressive agenda: supporting women's rights, combating climate change, and implementing social programs.
However, over the years, his popularity has sharply declined, and he has become a target of criticism due to various issues. He faces increased scrutiny for economic difficulties that worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, when significant spending to support the economy led to a record budget deficit. At the same time, the rising costs of housing and other goods have not been contained, causing discontent among Canadians.
The issue of immigration policy is particularly pressing. Critics point out that ineffective policies have placed additional strain on the housing market, which is already in a crisis due to high prices.
Source: reuters.