Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister

Trudeau resigns as Prime Minister

January 6, 2025 10:04 am PST.

Justin Trudeau has resigned as Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader but will stay on until a new leader is elected. Glen McGregor reports from Parliament Hill on what's been an historic day in Ottawa.

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