Justin Trudeau Resigns Amid Rising Unpopularity in Canadian Politics
Justin Trudeau’s resignation marks a significant moment in Canadian politics, following a trend of leaders stepping down during tough times.
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Ottawa: After a lot of chatter and pressure from folks in his own party, Justin Trudeau has decided to step down as the leader of the Liberal Party. He’ll stick around until they find someone to take his place. This is a pretty big deal in Canadian politics.
But here’s the thing: Trudeau isn’t the first prime minister to bow out when things got tough. In fact, he’s not even the first Trudeau to do it!
Take Brian Mulroney, for example. He was in charge from 1984 to 1993 and had a rough time with the economy and some unpopular policies, like the GST. By February 1993, his approval ratings were in the dumps, and he announced he was stepping down. Kim Campbell took over, becoming Canada’s first female prime minister, but the party took a huge hit in the next election.
Then there’s Jean Chrétien, who served from 1993 to 2003. He had his own battles, especially with his finance minister, Paul Martin. Facing pressure and a leadership review, he decided not to run again and stepped down in 2003. Martin took over but faced his own challenges, leading to a loss of majority in 2004.