As a tearful Justin Trudeau outlined his plans to resign as Liberal leader Monday, he put the country on track for an early election featuring a new party flagbearer for the first time in a decade. Once seen as the Liberal saviour who lifted a battered party brand up from the ashes,

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 Liberal Party will hold a leadership race to replace Trudeau. His successor will inherit a daunting list of challenges.

Times reporters in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal anticipated that Justin Trudeau would step down as prime minister. Still, covering the news required teamwork, fast thinking and confident execution.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday his intention to step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Party and, consequently, as prime minister.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce on Monday that he intends to step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but he will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement,

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday (January 6) that 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.

There have been growing calls for his resignation, with the Liberals lagging behind the Conservatives in opinion polls and internal battles raging over his handling of President-elect Donald Trump.