Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down after nine years as Canadian prime minister in the face of a mounting set of crises, but stay in office until a replacement party leader is chosen.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he would resign from his roles as prime minister and Liberal Party leader. Trudeau’s resignation will abruptly end an impressive political career stalled by domestic economic problems and a growing feud with the incoming Trump administration.

The 53-year-old was initially hailed for returning the country to its liberal past when he was elected in 2015, but he has become widely unpopular in recent years.

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signaled growing turmoil within his government.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday he intends to resign from his post but will stay until a new leader of the country's Liberal Party is in place, effectively ending nine years of power.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has resigned as the country’s ruling Liberal Party leader. A once-feted scion of Canadian politics, his exit comes amid intensified political headwinds after his finance minister and closest political ally abruptly quit last month.

Justin Trudeau’s resignation sparked a nationwide contest to replace him as Prime Minister of Canada, with several top candidates emerging from the Liberal Party.

Trudeau announced his resignation after facing an increasing loss of support from both within his party and in the country.

Canada's ruling Liberal Party is looking for a new leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced on Monday he intended to step down.