Meet Anita Anand, Indo-Canadian Minister and likely successor to Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Canada’s prime minister after serving nearly 10 years in office. Citing internal struggles within his party and declining public support, Trudeau declared on Monday that he would step aside but remain in his position until a new leader is chosen.

“I don't easily back down from a fight, especially one as important as this for our party and our country. But my priority is the well-being of Canadians and the health of our democracy,” Trudeau stated.

With his departure, Canada’s Parliament, originally scheduled to resume on January 27, will be delayed until March 24. This gives the Liberal Party time to elect a new leader, while opposition parties gear up for a possible spring election.