Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement.

KEY POINTS

  • Justin Trudeau has announced he will resign as Canada’s prime minister.
  • He had been under pressure to quit amid polls showing the party will be crushed at the next election.
  • Trudeau said he will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement.