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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Resigns as Party Leader
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada announced that he was stepping down as Liberal Party leader. He will remain prime minister until the party picks a replacement.
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I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust nationwide competitive process. Last night, I asked the president of the Liberal Party to begin that process. This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election.
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