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The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media this morning from his residence in Ottawa to announce that he will step down as Liberal leader once his party selects a replacement.
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Liberals split on how leadership race should run as Trudeau moves to step aside

Liberals split on how leadership race should run as Trudeau moves to step aside

OTTAWA — Attention is turning quickly in Ottawa to who will replace Justin Trudeau who announced Monday he will step aside as prime minister and Liberal leader as soon as a new leader is chosen.
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Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

Trudeau prorogues Parliament, will step down as prime minister after leadership race

OTTAWA — As a tearful Justin Trudeau outlined his plans to resign as Liberal leader and prime minister on Monday, he put the country on track for an early election featuring a new party flagbearer for the first time in a decade.
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Trudeau's leaves mixed global legacy as he exits during turbulent time, analysts say

Trudeau's leaves mixed global legacy as he exits during turbulent time, analysts say

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will leave the world stage with a legacy of promoting feminist causes and focusing on Asia, along with criticism that Canada's actions fell short of the government's rhetoric.
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Trudeau's resignation comes at tough time for Canada-U.S. tariff talks: experts

Trudeau's resignation comes at tough time for Canada-U.S. tariff talks: experts

WASHINGTON — The difficult diplomacy Canada is attempting with the incoming Trump administration took on new pressure Monday as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will resign his post as soon as a new Liberal leader is chosen.
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'It's time:' Residents in Justin Trudeau's Montreal riding react to his resignation

'It's time:' Residents in Justin Trudeau's Montreal riding react to his resignation

MONTREAL — Justin Trudeau has started each of his three terms as prime minister the same way: visiting Montreal's Jarry metro station the morning after the election to personally thank the residents of his riding for their support.
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CBSA says it acted in 'good faith' detaining solar panels in forced labour probe

CBSA says it acted in 'good faith' detaining solar panels in forced labour probe

VANCOUVER — The Canada Border Services Agency says it acted lawfully and in "good faith" when it detained nearly 50 containers of solar panels belonging to a Victoria, B.C., company over concerns they were made using forced labour.
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Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

Verdicts expected March 12 in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA — An Ontario judge is slated to deliver verdicts March 12 in the criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Chris Barber and Tamara Lich.
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Some quotes on Justin Trudeau's decision to step down

Some quotes on Justin Trudeau's decision to step down

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will step down as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses his successor.
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With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon granted Justin Trudeau's request Monday to prorogue Parliament until Mar. 24, suspending activities of the House of Commons while the Liberals move to replace him as both Liberal Leader and prime minister.
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