After nearly a decade in power, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally bowed to a chorus of criticism that had become too loud to ignore, announcing his resignation on Monday. Among the loudest critics was one of his most loyal and longest-serving deputies.

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday after nearly a decade as Canadian prime minister, bowing to rising discontent over his leadership and growing turmoil within his government.

These are the leading candidates to replace Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation Monday in the face of growing opposition. Trudeau said he will step down as Liberal leader as soon as his party finds his replacement.

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Jan. 6 that he will resign against the backdrop of President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

Trudeau came to power in 2015 after 10 years of Conservative Party rule, and had initially been praised for returning the country to its liberal past. But the 53-year-old leader,

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said he would step down in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to legislators alarmed by his Liberal Party's miserable pre-election polling numbers.