Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Resigns As Leader Of Liberal Party

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this morning that he will resign as leader of the Liberal Party. Trudeau, who became Liberal leader in 2013 and prime minister in the fall of 2015, announced his long-awaited decision outside his official residence, Rideau Cottage. This decision will kick off a leadership race to replace him. As for Parliament, it has been prorogued until March 24^th.