Trudeau announces resignation as PM; Trump reacts by repeating call for Canada-US merger

Trudeau announces resignation as PM; Trump reacts by repeating call for Canada-US merger

[South China Morning Post] - 01/6/2025

Justin Trudeau will resign as Liberal Party head but remain prime minister until new leader is chosen, months before legislative elections.



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